Too pricey? Posch move to HSV likely off the table! | OneFootball

In recent days, Stefan Posch was considered the prime candidate to fill the vacant position in HSV's central defense. However, a transfer seems to have fallen through.

The search for reinforcements for the upcoming Bundesliga season is still in full swing at Hamburger SV. But one personnel matter can probably be finally crossed off: The signing of Stefan Posch will not take place according to information from the Mopo . The Austrian national player from FC Bologna was seen as a possible solution for the vacant central defense position. However, this deal is simply not affordable for the Red Shorts.

The reason: Both the demanded transfer fee and the 28-year-old's salary are clearly above the Hanseatic's budget. And that even taking into account the income from the imminent transfer of Ransford Königsdörffer to Nice. While Sky and RMC Sport report a transfer fee of around six million euros, the Mopo even mentions an amount over seven million euros.

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HSV: Heading to training camp without new signings?

After the Posch rejection, the focus in Volkspark is on other options. It is clear: HSV wants to present one to two offensive reinforcements as well as additional arrivals for the central defense and the right defense side. Internally, possible solutions for the attack are already being eagerly discussed. And the need for action in the defense remains for the time being.

Whether another new signing can be announced before the training camp in Mallorca (starting Wednesday) is more than questionable. A later arrival of a newcomer directly into the camp also seems possible. However, the plan of sporting director Stefan Kuntz to have pulled two defenders on board before the start of the Spain trip has probably proven to be too optimistic.

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