Defensive leader and goalscorer: will HSV now get it done? | OneFootball

Very little has happened on the transfer market in recent days. But several weeks after signing Bilal Nadir, HSV could present as many as two new arrivals in the near future.

Sebastiaan Bornauw and Terem Moffi are currently the two names being most strongly linked with the Rothosen. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, the chances of both deals are quite promising. The report says the situation regarding top target Moffi looks “similarly positive” to that of Bornauw. If everything goes according to plan, both transfers could be “finalized in the foreseeable future,” the newspaper reports.

Both players would certainly help in positions where HSV still needs reinforcements. This applies in particular to central defense. In the friendly against OSC Lille (2-2), Hamburg delivered a respectable performance for long stretches, but once again showed that an additional reliable option in the heart of defense would suit the squad well.

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This is exactly where Bornauw comes in. The 27-year-old Belgian brings the experience of 91 Bundesliga appearances for 1. FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg and is being considered a possible successor to Luka Vuskovic. Following his move to Brighton & Hove Albion, HSV are looking for a player who can bring stability and, above all, a certain physical presence to the back line.

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The Hanseatic club could also strengthen its attack once again. Moffi is expected to add to the current striker rotation of Patson Daka, Yussuf Poulsen, and Otto Stange. Despite the promising partnership between Daka and Rayan Philippe, no undisputed number-one striker has emerged so far.

Could that role now fall to Moffi? The 27-year-old Nigerian has already scored 54 Ligue 1 goals in his career and combines pace with physical presence. After some more difficult years recently, HSV could offer him the chance for a fresh start. The northern Germans have already managed the same with players like Sambi Lokonga and Albert Grønbaek. Moffi may soon get a similar opportunity.

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