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HSV are in urgent need of reinforcements at right-back. Following the departures of William Mikelbrencis and loanee Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Bakery Jatta is now the only remaining option for the position in the squad.

Accordingly, those in charge are working intensively on a solution. In recent days, two candidates in particular have been mentioned repeatedly: Elias Baum and Laurin Curda.

Interest from HSV appears to be especially concrete in Frankfurt prospect Baum’s case. According to information from Bild, the right-back impressed the coaching staff led by Merlin Polzin and Loic Favé with his dynamic style of play as well as his demeanor on and off the pitch. Mopo adds that initial talks with the Germany U21 international’s agent have reportedly already taken place.

However, a transfer is likely to be somewhat costly. Baum is still under contract in Frankfurt until 2028 and is reportedly only available on a permanent deal. Bild puts the potential fee at three to five million euros. There is also plenty of competition: according to the report, Werder Bremen, FC Schalke 04, and FC Augsburg are among the other Bundesliga clubs chasing the 20-year-old.

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Is HSV too late for Curda?

At the same time, HSV are also looking into Laurin Curda of SC Paderborn. The 24-year-old enjoyed a strong season, scored seven goals in the 2. Bundesliga, and became the promotion hero with his decisive goal in the relegation playoff against VfL Wolfsburg (2:1 after extra time). According to Mopo, the Hamburg club have already made detailed inquiries about the framework of a possible deal. However, concrete negotiations have reportedly not yet taken place.

Interesting: sources close to Curda say that he generally views a move to HSV as attractive. However, the right wing-back is reportedly already in more advanced talks with other clubs, including 1. FC Köln.

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