No HSV move: Müller set to sign for a 2. Bundesliga club | OneFootball

HSV comes up empty, at least for now, in their search for a new backup goalkeeper. Kevin Müller is reportedly on the verge of a move to FC Schalke.

As Sky expert Florian Plettenberg now reports, the Royal Blues are in advanced talks with the 34-year-old about a loan deal until the end of the season. Müller is said to be very interested in joining Schalke and is ready to do whatever it takes to help the club in the promotion race. The final details between Heidenheim and the Royal Blues still need to be clarified. However, once an agreement is reached, the goalkeeper will be ready for the medical check.

This likely means a move to HSV is off the table. According to media reports, the Hanseatic club had recently been considering Müller. The background is the early departure of Bayern loanee Daniel Peretz. Currently, only first-choice keeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes and youth goalkeepers Hannes Herrmann and Fernando Dickes are available to the coach and sporting director.

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Müller seemed to fit the requirements well. The long-time Heidenheim first-choice goalkeeper lost his place in the summer to BVB loanee Diant Ramaj and has yet to make a competitive appearance this season. As a result, FCH gave him permission to look for a new club in the winter. Despite having a contract until 2027, Müller would have been available for almost no transfer fee due to his sporting situation. Internally, the veteran was also highly regarded, especially for his mentality and Bundesliga experience.

Now, however, a move to Gelsenkirchen appears to be on the cards. Even at the 2. Bundesliga leaders, Müller would only be the number two. After a strong first half of the season, Loris Karius is considered the undisputed starter. How strong HSV’s interest actually was remains unclear. What is certain, however, is that the search for a new backup goalkeeper will continue for now.

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