To replace Königsdörffer, HSV eye two candidates! | OneFootball

A lot is set to change at HSV’s center-forward position this summer. The squad overhaul is unlikely to be greater in any other area.

With Ransford Königsdörffer, the number one striker from the past season has already moved to 1. FSV Mainz 05, while loanee Damion Downs returned to FC Southampton after his spell on the Elbe. In addition, a departure by Robert Glatzel is considered possible. VfL Wolfsburg in particular are showing strong interest in the 32-year-old.

The consequence: HSV could sign up to three new strikers in the coming weeks. Fittingly, two names have now emerged who are said to be on the shortlist at the Volkspark. According to information from the Hamburger Abendblatt, the club is looking at Elmin Rastoder of Swiss champions FC Thun. The 24-year-old had the strongest season of his career and played a major role in his club’s surprise title win with 15 goals and six assists.

Rastoder has exactly the qualities HSV are looking for in Hamburg. The North Macedonia international is considered a physically strong striker, good in the air, hardworking without the ball, and at the same time a threat with runs in behind. However, the goalscorer, who is under contract in Thun until 2027, is not yet believed to have made a decision about his future.

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HSV in transfer battle with Werder

But Rastoder is not the only candidate. In Poland, the portal trojmiasto.pl reports HSV interest in Tomas Bobcek. The 24-year-old Slovak caught the eye last season with strong performances for Lechia Gdańsk and secured the top scorer’s crown in the Polish Ekstraklasa. In 30 appearances, he produced an outstanding 20 goals and six assists. However, he was unable to prevent his team’s relegation.

It is therefore considered certain that Bobcek will take on a new challenge. According to the report, the Bundesliga is the preferred destination for the Slovakia international. Alongside HSV, northern rivals Werder Bremen are also named as interested.

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