Talks under way: HSV eye Eintracht youngster! | OneFootball

Those in charge at HSV seem determined to close the open gap at right-back as quickly as possible.

After two options for the position, William Mikelbrencis and Giorgi Gocholeishvili, both dropped out, the Rothosen are urgently searching for reinforcements. One candidate is increasingly coming into focus: as Hamburger Abendblatt and now also Bild report, HSV have turned their attention to Elias Baum. According to Bild, initial talks have already taken place.

The 20-year-old is currently under contract with Eintracht Frankfurt and is regarded across Germany as one of the most exciting talents on the right flank. Baum enjoyed his strongest season to date in 2024/25 while on loan at SV 07 Elversberg. There, the Germany U21 international impressed with three goals and eight assists in 37 competitive appearances. Only in the promotion playoff did he and the impressive Saarland side fall short of reaching the Bundesliga.

However, hopes of a breakthrough at Eintracht afterward did not materialize. In the season just ended, Baum made only five brief Bundesliga appearances and was also slowed down by injuries at times. Now, a change of scenery appears to be a realistic option.

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Baum and Curda are on HSV’s list

Baum could be a very interesting solution for HSV. The youngster brings plenty of pace and attacking drive, and he is also an excellent crosser. However, a transfer is unlikely to come cheap. According to Bild, neither Frankfurt nor the player’s camp are interested in another loan move. Instead, a permanent transfer is said to be on the table.

That means negotiations will not be easy. Baum is still under contract with Eintracht until 2028, and the Hessians are reportedly demanding around five million euros for a sale. While direct talks between the two clubs have reportedly not yet taken place, SGE are said to be willing not to stand in their homegrown player’s way if a suitable offer arrives.

But Baum is not the only candidate being discussed for the right side. Among others, Laurin Curda of SC Paderborn has also been linked with the Hanseatic club.

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