Not keen on England! Ligue 1 star still only wants HSV | OneFootball

The Jacques Ekomié situation remains intriguing. Although there is currently no urgent need for action on the left flank at HSV, the speculation surrounding the 22-year-old shows no sign of dying down.

On the contrary: there was another development on Friday evening. As transfer expert Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports, English—or rather Welsh—second-division club AFC Wrexham has already approached SCO Angers with an offer worth five million euros. However, Ekomié is said to have no interest whatsoever in a move to the Championship and is still sticking to his desire to join HSV.

This adds weight to the signs that the Frenchman really does see his future at the Volkspark. Foot Mercato had already reported a few days ago that Ekomié does not want to extend his contract in Angers, which runs until 2027. According to the report, the left-back has made it clear that he wants to move to Hamburg.

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Another sign seems to support this: Angers has now signed a new left-back in Joseph Kalulu from French second-division side Pau FC. Many observers see this deal as a possible indication that the Ligue 1 club wants to be prepared for Ekomié’s departure. Since his contract only runs until 2027, this summer would be the second-to-last opportunity to generate a significant transfer fee.

Muheim departure from HSV not a hot topic at the moment

At HSV, however, the question of actual need remains unchanged. With Miro Muheim and top talent Louis Lemke, the Rothosen are well stocked on the left flank. Muheim’s recent break from training did spark speculation about a possible departure, but the Swiss player is in fact struggling with adductor problems and will therefore also miss the DFB Cup match at SC Verl on August 24.

A move for Muheim this summer is therefore by no means out of the question, but at the moment it is not taking concrete shape either. According to Aouna, HSV still intends to make an offer for Ekomié. Whether that bid will actually lead to a transfer remains to be seen. The only thing that is clear is that the player himself seems to have made his decision a long time ago.

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