Interest in several World Cup players: HSV chief off to the US? | OneFootball

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on Thursday evening with the match between Mexico and South Africa. HSV officials will initially not be on site.

However, a spontaneous trip by a decision-maker cannot be completely ruled out. Sporting director Claus Costa in particular could board a flight to North America at short notice if the transfer situation develops accordingly.

As reported by Mopo, the Rothosen will initially forgo a permanent scouting team at the World Cup for cost reasons. The high travel and accommodation expenses would have swallowed up a considerable sum. Instead, HSV is relying on analysis work from afar. Nearly all World Cup matches are to be evaluated by the club’s analysts via video. Corresponding scouting plans have already been prepared.

The reason for the intensive focus on the tournament is obvious: numerous players featuring at the World Cup are said to be on Hamburg’s watchlists.

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HSV: Costa ready for trip to the USA!

Because after the signings of Kofi Amoako and Albert Grønbæk, squad planning is far from complete. There is enormous need in attack in particular. Up to three new strikers could make their way to the Volkspark in the coming weeks. In addition, HSV is looking for an experienced defensive leader as well as reinforcements for the wing-back positions on both flanks.

That is precisely why the World Cup is being watched so closely. If a concrete opportunity arises for a desired player or ongoing talks enter a decisive phase, a short-notice trip by Costa would apparently be conceivable. According to Mopo, the HSV sporting director is keeping all options open in this regard.

However, transfer negotiations have also largely shifted into the digital realm. Video calls and virtual meetings are increasingly replacing face-to-face encounters. Nevertheless, direct contact can still be an important factor in crucial phases of negotiations.

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