Eintracht Frankfurt on winter spending spree ahead of BVB clash | OneFootball

Seventh place in the Bundesliga. The Champions League spots are only four points away. However, there is not much satisfaction at Eintracht Frankfurt. The officials, led by sporting director Markus Krösche (45), have already made significant purchases in the transfer market during the winter break.

With one or two new signings, Borussia Dortmund is likely to become acquainted on Friday evening (October 9, 8:30 PM). The two traditional clubs will kick off the 16th matchday of the Bundesliga.

Although the Hessians have the third-best offense in the top division with 30 goals, SGE signed three strikers. The main reason for the trio's acquisition is the prolonged injury of top scorer Jonathan Burkardt (25), who will be out until at least February due to a muscle injury in his calf. Substitute Elye Wahi (23) disappointed with poor performances and will play on loan at OGC Nice until the end of this season.

Arnaud Kalimuendo (23), whom Frankfurt is loaning from Nottingham Forest until the summer, and second division top scorer Younes Ebnoutalib (22), who came from Elversberg, are expected to step up. Kalimuendo is a 33-time U21 national player for France and won the silver medal with the French team at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The loan fee is 1.5 million euros.

Top Scorer from the Second Division

Ebnoutalib scored twelve goals for Elversberg in the first half of the season, leading the top scorer list. Eintracht paid eight million euros for the native Frankfurter. Number three among the new signings is Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab (21), who shone with strong performances for Hoffenheim's second team in the 3rd division. BVB is also said to have shown interest in the winger. He left Kraichgau for 200,000 euros.

With Keita Kosugi (19), the Champions League starter brought in a player for the left-back position. He is considered an alternative to rising star Nathaniel Brown (22). Djurgarden received 6.5 million euros for the Japanese U20 national player.

Love Arrhov, just 17 years old, also played in Sweden. The Swedish U19 international will be used in midfield. Brommapojkarna was pleased with a transfer fee of 4.6 million euros.

For 700,000 euros, the team from Main also brought in another Japanese player. Center forward Keito Kumashiro is initially intended for the second team in the Hessenliga.

However, the shopping list is likely not yet complete. According to reports, Krösche is looking for further reinforcements.

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