HSV's Bobcek pursuit: how realistic is a move, really? | OneFootball

In their search for reinforcements up front, HSV have repeatedly been linked with Tomas Bobcek in recent days. But how concrete is the interest really?

The fact is: there is an urgent need for action in attack. With Ransford Königsdörffer, Robert Glatzel, and loanee Damion Downs, the club have lost three goalscorers at once. At present, coach Merlin Polzin has only two natural strikers available: Yussuf Poulsen and Otto Stange, who is still away at the U19 European Championship. Rayan Philippe could also be used as a false nine.

To be better positioned both in depth and in quality, the Rothosen want to make at least two more signings on the transfer market. Most recently, reports from Poland about an alleged HSV offer worth nine million euros for Bobcek caused a stir. The 24-year-old scored 20 goals for Lechia Gdańsk last season, earning the Polish league’s top scorer award. Despite his goals, however, he was unable to prevent his club’s relegation. A summer move is therefore considered likely.

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No HSV transfer imminent

According to current information from Mopo, however, this potential signing is far less concrete than some reports suggest. Bobcek is said to be on Hamburg’s extended shortlist. But there have apparently been no official talks so far, nor is there said to be a concrete offer from HSV.

The reported transfer fee in particular seems hardly realistic. Nine million euros for a single player — possibly with the exception of Fabio Vieira — is likely beyond what the Hanseatic club can or will pay. After all, those in charge still need to strengthen the squad in several areas and allocate their resources accordingly.

That does not mean, however, that a Bobcek deal is completely off the table. His scoring rate and playing profile make him fundamentally an interesting option. Mopo, however, does not expect any movement on new signings before training starts next week. That also applies to Bobcek.

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