Berlin (dpa) – The transfer window opens on January 2nd. The Bundesliga clubs are allowed to sign players and give them to other clubs until February 1st.
Unlike in previous winters, however, the really big transfers are hardly to be expected – the Corona crisis massively restricts the financial leeway of the clubs. The overview of the business games in the Bundesliga.
FC BAYERN MUNICH
Situation: In view of the Corona crisis and after the increase in the roster at the beginning of October, no changes to the roster are planned.
Who should come: –
Who should go: –
BAYER LEVERKUSEN
Situation: Simon Rolfes sees little reason for renovation work. “Our squad is stable and deep, it has mastered all challenges well so far. As far as transfers are concerned, we will proceed rather cautiously and with a sure instinct, ”said the sports director of the“ Kölner Stadtanzeiger ”.
Who should come: The return of long-term injuries Paulinho (cruciate ligament tear) and Exequiel Palacios (back injury) in January and February further reduces the need for newcomers.
Who should go: –
RB LEIPZIG
Situation: With the transfer of Dominik Szoboszlai, coach Julian Nagelsmann has another wish fulfilled. The Hungarian international is the tall eighth that the coach wanted in the summer. Leipzig transfers 20 million euros to Salzburg.
Who should come: The change of defender Josko Gvardiol from Dinamo Zagreb is already fixed. Most recently, RB considered bringing the 18-year-old to Leipzig in winter due to the many injuries in the defense, but then decided differently. Gvardiol, which costs around 18 million euros, will not come until the summer. Further transfers are not planned.
Who should go: –
VFL WOLFSBURG
Situation: Coach Oliver Glasner would like to have a quick attacking player for his team. Since VfL has not found an affordable option since January 2020 and has so far played a very successful Bundesliga season even without this type of player, no new professional should join in January.
Who should come: –
Who should go: Jeffrey Bruma and Yunus Malli can leave the club.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Situation: Even if table position five does not meet the requirements, no reinforcements are to be expected. Club boss Hans-Joachim Watzke referred to the corona pandemic and the resulting loss of income. “The upcoming transfer winter as such will hardly take place with us against this background,” he told the newspapers of the Funke media group.
Who should come: –
Who should go: –
1. FC UNION BERLIN
Situation: Manager Oliver Ruhnert already proved his good nose as a shopping expert in the summer. The current need for the surprise six after the injuries of Max Kruse, Joel Pohjanpalo and Anthony Ujah is currently only in attack.
Who should come: A striker could be loaned out as an emergency nail, but he would have to help immediately and be satisfied with the reserve role after Kruse and Pohjanpalo have recovered.
Who should go: The third goalkeeper Lennart Moser was loaned to Klagenfurt to play there. A departure from Jakob Busk was previously conceivable, who should now remain as the third goalkeeper.
VfB Stuttgart
Situation: The surprisingly strong climber currently sees no great need for action. “Winter transfers are not really the preferred transfers for us,” said sports director Sven Mislintat recently. “We are now maximally satisfied with our squad.” There is interest in Folarin Balogun from Arsenal FC. A possible change of the striker this winter is only an option for VfB if something happens on the delivery side.
Who should come: –
Who should go: The talents Luca Mack and Antonis Aidonis are considered candidates for a loan. It is possible that older players with little playing time such as Pole Marcin Kaminski will also consider their options.
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH
Situation: Sports director Max Eberl treats himself to a sabbatical month in January and takes a break. He also makes it clear what he recently emphasized several times: There will be neither additions nor departures of stars. Eberl’s cell phone remains switched on only for possible loan deliveries.
Who should come: –
Who should go: Andreas Poulsen and Julio Villalba could be awarded
EINTRACHT FRANKFURT
Situation: After the Christmas transfer from Bas Dost to Club Bruges, the Hessians actually only need to attack. At the top of the wish list is the 19-year-old Dutchman Joshua Zirkzee from record champions Bayern Munich. “As usual, we observe the market with great calm and see whether something is possible. This is primarily an economic question, ”said sports director Fredi Bobic recently.
Who should come: a striker.
Who should go: no one else except Bas Dost.
SC FREIBURG
Situation: The Breisgauer are currently not planning any winter transfers. A farewell to midfielder Janik Haberer may be an issue again. The 26-year-old is only just fighting his way back after a long injury break.
Who should come: –
Who should go: –
FC AUGSBURG
Situation: A loan from offensive player Marco Richter ruled out coach Heiko Herrlich. “We are not planning any newcomers either,” said the Augsburg coach.
Who should come: –
Who should go: The squad could possibly be downsized. A player like Felix Götze is without commitment.
TSG HOFFENHEIM
Situation: After the record turnover in the previous season with a profit of 56 million euros after taxes, the club’s coffers are full. However, no winter commitments are planned.
Who should come: –
Who should go: Defenders Kasim Adams and Joshua Brenet and midfielder Jacob Bruun Larsen, who have hardly been used so far, are candidates for a loan.
WERDER BREMEN
Situation: The club cannot afford newcomers due to the loss of income during the Corona period. On the contrary: Because Werder urgently needs money, no player is unsaleable. The supposedly most promising transfer candidate Milot Rashica is injured.
Who should come: –
Who should go: In the event of a lucrative offer, Werder is ready to talk to any player in the squad.
HERTHA BSC
Situation: Despite the investor millions and the sporting disappointments, there will be no winter shopping spree at Hertha this time. On the contrary: Manager Michael Preetz has already said that you watch the market, but the focus is on the existing player material.
Who should come: –
Who should go: Lukas Klünter and Mathew Leckie could leave the club for lucrative offers, while Daishawn Redan, Luca Netz or Marton Dardai could use loan deals until the summer for match practice.
1. FC COLOGNE
Situation: Cologne are not planning any major transfer activities. “As of today, nothing will change,” said FC sports director Horst Heldt on Wednesday. “We have faith in our squad and the quality in the squad.” But that is not “set in stone”: “We would be able to do it.” It is possible, however, that a loan of offensive players will be sought: Recently there was interest in the Bayern youngsters Joshua Zirkzee (19) and winger Leon Dajaku (19), who could collect match practice in Cologne. Francis Amuzu from RSC Anderlecht was also a candidate. It is also conceivable that Cologne will still give up players.
Who should come: Nobody in particular.
Who should go: Christian Clemens and Marco Höger would not be denied leaving.
ARMINIA BIELEFELD
Situation: The third from last from East Westphalia wants to keep the class with all his might, but not take any financial risks. Transfer proceeds could fuel the search for access.
Who should come: Reinforcements for the midfield or the flanks would be welcome. A possible candidate is Sebastian Vasiliadis from Paderborn.
Who should go: After Brian Behrendt’s move to Eintracht Braunschweig, more players should follow. Possible candidates are offensive player Joan Simun Edmundsson and loan candidate Sebastian Müller.
FSV MAINZ 05
Situation: The bottom of the table could use a refresh in the squad. But as long as the new coach is not there, concrete plans are on hold. “I can’t promise we’ll get three new ones. Players may leave us. Everything is possible, ”said sports director Martin Schmidt.
Who should come: –
Who should go: Possibly the Spaniard Aarón Martín, who probably wants to leave the club.
FC SCHALKE 04
Situation: The club threatened with relegation actually has no money for new signings that are urgently needed. At best, you could afford cheap loan players. “We will do everything we are able to,” says sports director Jochen Schneider.
Who should come: According to media reports, Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal FC will be loaned by the end of the season. The defensive player can help especially on the left side of defense.
Who should go: Nabil Bentaleb doesn’t play a role with the new coach Christian Gross either. One would like to remove the Algerian from the payroll. Ozan Kabak, in which Liverpool and AC Milan are said to be interested, would be an object for sale. Amine Harit would also let Schalke go if the offer made it.
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