Move for Scandinavian talent: HSV likely to miss out! | OneFootball

HSV had apparently been keeping an eye on him for quite some time. But there are many signs that Silas Andersen is not heading to the Bundesliga.

As the Danish magazine Tipsbladet reports, the BK Häcken midfielder is on the verge of a move to Sporting CP. Just over two weeks ago, Hamburger Abendblatt revealed that HSV were also looking into Andersen.

After securing survival, HSV were able to sharpen their squad planning early, with the Danish youth international moving into the focus of those in charge. As early as winter, the 21-year-old is said to have been on their list, but a transfer did not materialize at the time.

Andersen certainly has an intriguing profile: he stands 1.90 meters tall, is strong in challenges, tactically intelligent, and despite his physical presence, also has clean passing ability. Observers have also credited him with the ability to find footballing solutions even under pressure. Qualities that would have fit HSV’s requirements well.

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HSV target costs ten million euros!

Now, however, the pursuit appears to be over. According to Tipsbladet, Andersen is heading to Portuguese giants Sporting. The report states that the fixed transfer fee is around seven million euros, with a further three million possible through bonuses. That would bring the total package to as much as ten million euros.

If there really was concrete interest, HSV would probably have been out of the running at that level anyway. Earlier, it had been reported from the camp of Swedish Cup winners BK Häcken that Andersen would cost four to six million euros. That figure now appears to be significantly higher.

On the bright side, the Hanseatic club have already reinforced the center elsewhere. Only on Saturday, the club announced the signing of Kofi Amoako. The 21-year-old joins from Dynamo Dresden for just under two million euros, has a similar skill set to Andersen, and is therefore the far cheaper option.

HSV are now likely to focus their transfer activity primarily on attacking midfield. If possible, the club wants to sign loanees Fabio Vieira and Albert Grønbaek on permanent deals. If that does not work out, Claus Costa and Co. will have to look elsewhere.

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