HSV set to miss out: transfer target heading to Augsburg! | OneFootball

In recent weeks and months, Hennes Behrens has repeatedly been linked with a move to HSV.

However, there are now many signs that the Hanseatic club will miss out in the race for the left-back. As Sky transfer expert Florian Plettenberg reports, FC Augsburg are already in talks with TSG Hoffenheim.

According to the report, the Fuggerstadt club want to sign the 21-year-old on a permanent deal. While there is not yet a full agreement with the player, talks are progressing at full speed. Behrens is expected to move to Augsburg particularly if Dimitrios Giannoulis leaves the club. The Greek defender could turn his back on the Bundesliga after two years and join PAOK Thessaloniki.

HSV are likely to be watching this development closely. After all, Behrens was recently considered a potential option for the left side of defense. The reason is the uncertain future of Miro Muheim. The Swiss international is only under contract at the Volkspark until 2027. From HSV’s point of view, the inevitable question is whether Muheim will extend his deal or be sold if a suitable offer comes in. And even if the 28-year-old stays, the Hanseatic club still need a new backup following Noah Katterbach’s departure.

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5 million euros too much for HSV?

For that reason, Behrens would have been an obvious candidate. The Frankfurt native was initially unable to establish himself permanently at Hoffenheim, but made his breakthrough during the second half of last season at 1. FC Heidenheim. There, he impressed particularly in attack, stood out with intelligent passing, and was directly involved in three goals.

However, given the youngster’s strong development, it seems clear that a transfer would not come cheap. Hoffenheim’s asking price is reportedly more than five million euros. For HSV, who still need to address other positional needs this summer, that would be a considerable sum.

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