|
|
January transfer window mid-term report: Who is coming & who is going in the Bundesliga
Wolfsburg account for the majority of moves; otherwise, teams are planning ahead for the summer. Goal.com takes an in-depth look at the dealings in the German market thus far
20-Jan-2012 6:10:00 PM
Getty Images
ANALYSIS
By Fabio Porta
With the transfer window still open until January 31, teams like Wolfsburg have already been very active, while others have yet to announce any additions. Below, Goal.com puts each Bundesliga team under the microscope, giving an overview of who could stay and who might leave in the coming days - there may yet be one or two more transfer coups!
For the Bundesliga leaders, the situation is quite clear: so far there have been no additions or departures. However, there still have been plenty of rumours.
Ivica Olic could leave the record champions later this month, as well as Danijel Pranjic. Lazio and Wolfsburg are interested in the former, while the latter is said to be on Hamburg's radar.
There are several positions in which Bayern are hoping to improve, particularly in attack and defence, as Uli Hoeness revealed earlier this month. The hottest candidate is Schalke captain Benedikt Howedes, who has in the past been linked with a move to Munich and whom recently Goal.com exclusively revealed remains a top candidate. The centre-back will likely replace Daniel van Buyten, who has attracted the interest of four clubs, including Monaco.
Bayern's priorities for filling the striker role are less clear, and it is currently uncertain as to whether they have fully resolved to make a move for an attacking midfielder. These are primarily summer topics, however: surprises in January are not to be expected.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Benedikt Howedes, Xherdan Shaqiri
Possible departures: Ivica Olic, Danijel Pranjic
Following their capture of the Bundesliga title last spring, Dortmund's stars appeared on the radar among many top clubs. There were rumours that, after acquiring Marco Reus as of July 2012, Mario Gotze would be offloaded, but BVB's crown jewel will remain at the Signal Iduna Park. The addition of Reus and youngster Leonardo Bittencourt aside, Dortmund have not been very active.
That could change soon, with Lucas Barrios continually dissatisfied with his situation as a substitute after losing his starting role to Robert Lewandowski. The Paraguayan striker has been a reported target for Malaga, Sevilla, and Aston Villa, and a recent report stated that a bid of €12 million will be enough to convince BVB to let Barrios go. If he is not released, Mohamed Zidan could also be on his way out the door, with Hannover said to be mulling a bid for the Egyptian forward's services.
Manuel Schmiedebach could move the other way from the 96ers, but only in the summer, when his contract expires. Another interesting candidate is 17-year-old Aalborg talent Lucas Andersen. But at the moment, it does not appear that Dortmund will make many big moves before July.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Lucas Andersen, Manuel Schmiedebach
Possible departures: Lucas Barrios, Florian Kringe, Mohamed Zidan
In the loan of former Hoffenheim man Chinedu Obasi, Schalke have made their big move for the current transfer window. The signing of the Nigerian fuelled rumours that Jefferson Farfan might leave, although the Peruvian, whose contract expires in the summer, currently has no serious links to another club. It is no longer a secret that captain Benedikt Howedes is on Bayern Munich's wish list, and Jose Manuel Jurado could also be on his way out, having only been sparingly used this season thus far. But while the list of potential departures is somewhat lengthy, thus far only Jan Moravek has left.
Looking ahead to the summer, Carlos Zambrano will return from his loan spell at St Pauli, and there could be more than a splash or two made as both Lukas Podolski and Rene Adler have been linked with transfers to the Veltins-Arena.
Ins: Chinedu Obasi (Hoffenheim, loan)
Outs: Jan Moravek (Augsburg, loan)
Targets: Adler, Podolski
Possible departures: Jefferson Farfan, Benedikt Howedes, Jose Manuel Jurado
Leverkusen's first major transfer, that of Bernd Leno from Stuttgart, was confirmed before the winter break began. In signing the 19-year-old, Robin Dutt's side sealed his team's long-term future between the posts, and simultaneously eliminated any chance of Rene Adler returning to the starting line-up.
The former Germany No. 1 has been linked to both Hamburg and Schalke, and is free to go should an offer be tabled. Reports have suggested that Tranquillo Barnetta might leave for Fiorentina, but the fit-again Swiss winger is not expected to depart as his side still in contention for the Champions League and alternates Renato Augusto and Michael Ortega are still highly injury-prone.
Dimitar Berbatov has been linked with a move to the BayArena, but the Bulgarian would be well out of Leverkusen's pay bracket. With Barnetta healthy again and Renato Augusto hopeful of a prolonged spell of fitness, no further additions are expected.
Ins: Bernd Leno (Stuttgart, €7.5m)
Outs: Hanno Balitsch (Nurnberg, free transfer), Nicolai Jorgensen (Kaiserslautern, loan)
Targets: Jens Hegeler, Manuel Schmiedebach
Possible departures: Rene Adler, Tranquillo Barnetta
After their fantastic run in the first half of the season, Gladbach are eager to keep up their momentum, and have signed young holding midfielders Alexander Ring and Tolga Cigerci. The two will be direct competition for one another, but could remain at the Borussia Park in the long term, with Roman Neustadter having announced his summer departure and Thorben Marx and Havard Nordtveit also rumoured to be close to exit. With Marco Reus set to leave as well in July, Gladbach have also been linked with attacking players, including Jan Wuytens from Utrecht, and Wolfsburg's Patrick Helmes.
Ins: Tolga Cigerci (Wolfsburg, loan), Alexander Ring (Helsinki, loan with buy option)
Outs: Logan Bailly (Genk, loan), Elias Kachunga (Osnabruck, loan), Joshua King (loan terminated)
Targets: Patrick Helmes, Dusan Tadic, Jan Wuytens
Possible departures: Thorben Marx, Havard Nordtveit
Bremen have been quiet in the transfer market, and although their financial situation is anything but rosy, having struggled in their pre-season friendlies, they might be forced to make a move or two before the window closes. A new playmaker is in Werder's plans, with Atletico Madrid's Diego considered a dream, but Austria Wien's Zlatko Junuzovic a more realistic option. To raise funds for an arrival, Sebastian Prodl, Wesley and Marko Marin are candidates to follow loanee Sandro Wagner out the door.
Ins: none
Outs: Sandro Wagner (Kaiserslautern, loan)
Targets: Diego, Zlatko Junuzovic
Possible departures: Marko Marin, Sebastian Prodl, Wesley
Hannover grew fatigued towards the end of the first round, and while no moves have been made as of yet, surely one or another transfer can be expected before the end of January: coach Mirko Slomka has admitted his side have a particular need for additional options up front. The 17-year-old talent Mateo Kovacic is a potential addition, as is Mushaga Bakeng. Additionally, the 96ers have made an offer to bring Mame Biram Diouf in from Manchester United's reserves.
There could also be a departure or two, as Manuel Schmiedebach is out of contract in the summer and will leave. Moritz Stoppelkamp is said to be growing unsettled with his role as a reserve, and might also seek a new challenge. However, neither is likely to leave before July.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Mushaga Bakenga, Mame Biram Diouf, Mateo Kovacic
Possible departures: Manuel Schmiedebach, Moritz Stoppelkamp
Thus far, Stuttgart have made only one signing, with Gotoku Sakai having joined on loan from Albirex Niigata. In Bernd Leno, the Swabians have lost a very promising goalkeeping talent to Leverkusen, while youngster Ermin Bicakcic has moved to Braunschweig. Several stars are either wanted by teams abroad or are in seek of a transfer, with Juventus target Zdravko Kuzmanovic headlining the potential departures. Arthur Boka, Stefano Celozzi and Pavel Pogrebnyak could leave as well, with Timothy Chandler and either Patrick Helmes or Srdjan Lakic their potential replacements in the full-back and striker positions, respectively.
Ins: Sakai (Albirex, loan)
Outs: Leno (Leverkusen, €7.5m), Bicakcic (Eintracht Braunschweig, undisclosed fee)
Targets: Timothy Chandler, Patrick Helmes, Srdjan Lakic
Possible departures: Arthur Boka, Stefano Celozzi, Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Pavel Pogrebnyak
Hoffenheim will have to do without Chinedu Obasi and Gylfi Sigurdsson, who were sent on loan to Schalke and Swansea, respectively. Youngsters Stefan Thesker and Sandro Wieser have been signed, and further additions may be made in the form of Mame Biram Diouf and Timo Gebhart. Andreas Ibertsberger could soon leave the club in the direction of the 2. Bundesliga, with Karlsruhe and 1860 Munich having shown interest. Vedad Ibisevic is also said to be on the wish list of Stuttgart.
Ins: Stefan Thesker (Twente, €100,000), Sandro Wieser (Basel, €1m)
Outs: Chinedu Obasi (Schalke, loan), Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea, loan)
Targets: Mame Biram Diouf, Timo Gebhart
Possible departures: Andreas Ibertsberger, Vedad Ibisevic
Thus far, Mikael Ishak is the only addition to the Koln side, but Stale Solbakken's team will have a different look about it as they resume their Bundesliga campaign. Sebastian Freis, Thiemo-Jerome Kialka, Adam Matuschyk, Tomaoki Makino, and Alexandru Ionita have left, while Kevin Pezzoni could also depart. Lukas Podolski is highly desired by a number of clubs, and while his long-term future is not decided, he will not leave before the summer. Koln are considering striking replacements at the moment, but the most available options, Srdjan Lakic (high price tag) and Patrick Helmes (personal issues) are unlikely additions.
Ins: Mikael Ishak (Assyriska FF, undisclosed fee)
Outs: Sebastian Freis (Freiburg, free transfer), Thiemo-Jerome Kialka (Jahn Regensburg, free transfer), Tomaoki Makino (Urawa Red Diamonds, loan), Alexandru Ionita (Rapid Bucharest, loan)
Targets: none
Possible departures: Kevin Pezzoni, Lukas Podolski
To date, the promoted side have no additions or sales to report in January. Alexander Milosevic or Filip Ivanovski could be brought in to add squad depth, but interest is very much unclear at the moment. Fanol Perdedaj could leave for Karlsruhe, and Marco Djuricin might also make a move, perhaps back to his native Austria.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Marco Djuricin, Fanol Perdedaj
Possible departures: Filip Ivanovski, Alexander Milosevic
The big dealers in the current transfer window as has become customarily of recent are Wolfsburg, who have signed eight players. Whether Felix Magath can form a team from his new squad is yet to be seen. Patrick Helmes, Srdjan Lakic, and Sortirios Kyrgiakos are free to leave should they find suitors, but that is unlikely to happen before the summer.
Ins: Ferhan Hasani (Skendija Tetovo, €700,000), Felipe Lopes (Nacional, €2.5m), Petr Jiracek (Viktoria Plzen, €4m), Slobodan Medojevic (Vojvodina, €2.5m), Ricardo Rodriguez (Zurich, €8.5m), Giovanni Sio (Sion, €5.8m), Ibrahim Sissoko (Academica de Coimbra, €1.5m), Vieirinha (PAOK Saloniki, €4.5m)
Outs: Tolga Cigerci (Monchengladbach, loan), Thomas Kahlenberg (Evian, loan)
Targets: Ivica Olic
Possible departures: Patrick Helmes, Sortirios Kyrgiakos, Srdjan Lakic
Neither signings nor sales have been announced by Hamburg this January, but there have been many rumours of transfers in both directions. Rene Adler and Granit Xhaka are on HSV's radar, but are unlikely to come before the summer. There have also been loose rumours about a potential signing of Basel's Alexandar Dragovic. Mladen Petric has been linked with a departure for Sevilla, while David Jarolim and Marcell Jansen might also leave the club in the coming days.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Rene Adler, Alexandar Dragovic, Granit Xhaka
Possible departures: Marcell Jansen, David Jarolim, Mladen Petric
Thus far, Thomas Tuchel's side have made just three transfers, bringing in young Manchester City goalkeeper Loris Karius, and making Stefan Bell's stay permanent, while offloading Florian Heller to Ingolstadt. Pape Habib Sow could soon strengthen the Mainz team, but otherwise, the rumour stream has run dry.
Ins: Loris Karius (Manchester City, undisclosed fee), Stefan Bell (was on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt)
Outs: Florian Heller (Ingolstadt, free transfer)
Targets: Pape Habib Sow
Possible departures: none
Hanno Balitsch and Adam Hlousek have joined Nurnberg, and Hiroshi Kiyotake could soon boost the struggling Bavarians. Stefano Celozzi and Kevin Pezzoni are also on the list of players in whom FCN are allegedly interested, while Timothy Chandler and Jens Hegeler could soon leave the club.
Ins: Hanno Balitsch (Leverkusen, free transfer), Adam Hlousek (Jablonec €1m)
Outs: none
Targets: Stefano Celozzi, Kevin Pezzoni, Hiroshi Kyiotake
Possible departures: Timothy Chandler, Jens Hegeler
After a poor run in the first round, the Palatines have been forced to take action. Jakub Swieczok, and loanees Nicolai Jorgensen and Sandro Wagner have arrived, while Clemens Walch, Ilian Micanski, Chadli Amri, Stiven Rivic and Jiri Belek have left. No other transfers are expected on the horizon.
Ins: Nicolai Jorgensen (Leverkusen, loan), Jakub Swieczok (Polonia Bytom, undisclosed fee), Sandro Wagner (Bremen, loan)
Outs: Chadli Amri (FSV Frankfurt, free transfer), Jiri Bilek (Zaglebie Lubin) Ilian Micanski (FSV Frankfurt, free transfer), Clemens Walch (Dynamo Dresden, free transfer), Stiven Rivic (contract terminated)
Targets: none
Possible departures: none
Jan Moravek has joined the promoted side on loan, while Patrick Mayer and Michael Thurk have moved to 3rd Liga side Heidenheim. As well, Jonas de Roeck could leave the Bavarians, with Maximilian Nicu and Rob Friend potential addititions to help the club avoid relegation.
Ins: Jan Moravek (Schalke, loan)
Outs: Patrick Mayer (Heidenheim, loan), Michael Thurk (Heidenheim, free transfer), Uwe Mohrle (Energie Cottbus, undisclosed fee)
Targets: Rob Friend, Maximilian Nicu
Possible departures: Jonas de Roeck
In Papiss Cisse's departure, so has gone the most effective player from Freiburg, and just about any chance the Breisgau had of avoiding relegation. In addition, Heiko Butscher has left the club, and Maximilian Nicu and Kisho Yano might well be offloaded before the end of January. In the other direction have come a host of players, including Karim Guede, Fallou Diagne, Sebastian Freis and Michael Lumb. But the Breisgau may even expand their squad further, with Thorben Marx, Kevin Pezzoni and Kevin Diaz potential additions.
Ins: Fallou Diagne (Metz, 500,000), Sebastian Freis (Koln, free transfer), Karim Guede (Slovan Bratislava, €300,000), Michael Lumb (Zenit, loan)
Outs: Yacine Abdessadki (contract terminated), Heiko Butscher (Eintracht Frankfurt, free transfer), Papiss Demba Cisse (€12m)
Targets: Kevin Diaz, Thorben Marx, Kevin Pezzoni
Possible departures: Maximilian Nicu, Kisho Yano
By Fabio Porta
With the transfer window still open until January 31, teams like Wolfsburg have already been very active, while others have yet to announce any additions. Below, Goal.com puts each Bundesliga team under the microscope, giving an overview of who could stay and who might leave in the coming days - there may yet be one or two more transfer coups!
| BAYERN MUNICH |
For the Bundesliga leaders, the situation is quite clear: so far there have been no additions or departures. However, there still have been plenty of rumours.Ivica Olic could leave the record champions later this month, as well as Danijel Pranjic. Lazio and Wolfsburg are interested in the former, while the latter is said to be on Hamburg's radar.
There are several positions in which Bayern are hoping to improve, particularly in attack and defence, as Uli Hoeness revealed earlier this month. The hottest candidate is Schalke captain Benedikt Howedes, who has in the past been linked with a move to Munich and whom recently Goal.com exclusively revealed remains a top candidate. The centre-back will likely replace Daniel van Buyten, who has attracted the interest of four clubs, including Monaco.
Bayern's priorities for filling the striker role are less clear, and it is currently uncertain as to whether they have fully resolved to make a move for an attacking midfielder. These are primarily summer topics, however: surprises in January are not to be expected.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Benedikt Howedes, Xherdan Shaqiri
Possible departures: Ivica Olic, Danijel Pranjic
| BORUSSIA DORTMUND |
Following their capture of the Bundesliga title last spring, Dortmund's stars appeared on the radar among many top clubs. There were rumours that, after acquiring Marco Reus as of July 2012, Mario Gotze would be offloaded, but BVB's crown jewel will remain at the Signal Iduna Park. The addition of Reus and youngster Leonardo Bittencourt aside, Dortmund have not been very active.That could change soon, with Lucas Barrios continually dissatisfied with his situation as a substitute after losing his starting role to Robert Lewandowski. The Paraguayan striker has been a reported target for Malaga, Sevilla, and Aston Villa, and a recent report stated that a bid of €12 million will be enough to convince BVB to let Barrios go. If he is not released, Mohamed Zidan could also be on his way out the door, with Hannover said to be mulling a bid for the Egyptian forward's services.
Manuel Schmiedebach could move the other way from the 96ers, but only in the summer, when his contract expires. Another interesting candidate is 17-year-old Aalborg talent Lucas Andersen. But at the moment, it does not appear that Dortmund will make many big moves before July.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Lucas Andersen, Manuel Schmiedebach
Possible departures: Lucas Barrios, Florian Kringe, Mohamed Zidan
| SCHALKE |
In the loan of former Hoffenheim man Chinedu Obasi, Schalke have made their big move for the current transfer window. The signing of the Nigerian fuelled rumours that Jefferson Farfan might leave, although the Peruvian, whose contract expires in the summer, currently has no serious links to another club. It is no longer a secret that captain Benedikt Howedes is on Bayern Munich's wish list, and Jose Manuel Jurado could also be on his way out, having only been sparingly used this season thus far. But while the list of potential departures is somewhat lengthy, thus far only Jan Moravek has left.Looking ahead to the summer, Carlos Zambrano will return from his loan spell at St Pauli, and there could be more than a splash or two made as both Lukas Podolski and Rene Adler have been linked with transfers to the Veltins-Arena.
Ins: Chinedu Obasi (Hoffenheim, loan)
Outs: Jan Moravek (Augsburg, loan)
Targets: Adler, Podolski
Possible departures: Jefferson Farfan, Benedikt Howedes, Jose Manuel Jurado
| BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN |
Leverkusen's first major transfer, that of Bernd Leno from Stuttgart, was confirmed before the winter break began. In signing the 19-year-old, Robin Dutt's side sealed his team's long-term future between the posts, and simultaneously eliminated any chance of Rene Adler returning to the starting line-up.The former Germany No. 1 has been linked to both Hamburg and Schalke, and is free to go should an offer be tabled. Reports have suggested that Tranquillo Barnetta might leave for Fiorentina, but the fit-again Swiss winger is not expected to depart as his side still in contention for the Champions League and alternates Renato Augusto and Michael Ortega are still highly injury-prone.
Dimitar Berbatov has been linked with a move to the BayArena, but the Bulgarian would be well out of Leverkusen's pay bracket. With Barnetta healthy again and Renato Augusto hopeful of a prolonged spell of fitness, no further additions are expected.
Ins: Bernd Leno (Stuttgart, €7.5m)
Outs: Hanno Balitsch (Nurnberg, free transfer), Nicolai Jorgensen (Kaiserslautern, loan)
Targets: Jens Hegeler, Manuel Schmiedebach
Possible departures: Rene Adler, Tranquillo Barnetta
 |
BORUSSIA MÖNCHENGLADBACH
|
After their fantastic run in the first half of the season, Gladbach are eager to keep up their momentum, and have signed young holding midfielders Alexander Ring and Tolga Cigerci. The two will be direct competition for one another, but could remain at the Borussia Park in the long term, with Roman Neustadter having announced his summer departure and Thorben Marx and Havard Nordtveit also rumoured to be close to exit. With Marco Reus set to leave as well in July, Gladbach have also been linked with attacking players, including Jan Wuytens from Utrecht, and Wolfsburg's Patrick Helmes.
Ins: Tolga Cigerci (Wolfsburg, loan), Alexander Ring (Helsinki, loan with buy option)
Outs: Logan Bailly (Genk, loan), Elias Kachunga (Osnabruck, loan), Joshua King (loan terminated)
Targets: Patrick Helmes, Dusan Tadic, Jan Wuytens
Possible departures: Thorben Marx, Havard Nordtveit
 |
WERDER BREMEN
|
Bremen have been quiet in the transfer market, and although their financial situation is anything but rosy, having struggled in their pre-season friendlies, they might be forced to make a move or two before the window closes. A new playmaker is in Werder's plans, with Atletico Madrid's Diego considered a dream, but Austria Wien's Zlatko Junuzovic a more realistic option. To raise funds for an arrival, Sebastian Prodl, Wesley and Marko Marin are candidates to follow loanee Sandro Wagner out the door.
Ins: none
Outs: Sandro Wagner (Kaiserslautern, loan)
Targets: Diego, Zlatko Junuzovic
Possible departures: Marko Marin, Sebastian Prodl, Wesley
 |
HANNOVER 96
|
Hannover grew fatigued towards the end of the first round, and while no moves have been made as of yet, surely one or another transfer can be expected before the end of January: coach Mirko Slomka has admitted his side have a particular need for additional options up front. The 17-year-old talent Mateo Kovacic is a potential addition, as is Mushaga Bakeng. Additionally, the 96ers have made an offer to bring Mame Biram Diouf in from Manchester United's reserves.
There could also be a departure or two, as Manuel Schmiedebach is out of contract in the summer and will leave. Moritz Stoppelkamp is said to be growing unsettled with his role as a reserve, and might also seek a new challenge. However, neither is likely to leave before July.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Mushaga Bakenga, Mame Biram Diouf, Mateo Kovacic
Possible departures: Manuel Schmiedebach, Moritz Stoppelkamp
 |
VFB STUTTGART
|
Thus far, Stuttgart have made only one signing, with Gotoku Sakai having joined on loan from Albirex Niigata. In Bernd Leno, the Swabians have lost a very promising goalkeeping talent to Leverkusen, while youngster Ermin Bicakcic has moved to Braunschweig. Several stars are either wanted by teams abroad or are in seek of a transfer, with Juventus target Zdravko Kuzmanovic headlining the potential departures. Arthur Boka, Stefano Celozzi and Pavel Pogrebnyak could leave as well, with Timothy Chandler and either Patrick Helmes or Srdjan Lakic their potential replacements in the full-back and striker positions, respectively.
Ins: Sakai (Albirex, loan)
Outs: Leno (Leverkusen, €7.5m), Bicakcic (Eintracht Braunschweig, undisclosed fee)
Targets: Timothy Chandler, Patrick Helmes, Srdjan Lakic
Possible departures: Arthur Boka, Stefano Celozzi, Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Pavel Pogrebnyak
 |
TSG 1899 HOFFENHEIM
|
Hoffenheim will have to do without Chinedu Obasi and Gylfi Sigurdsson, who were sent on loan to Schalke and Swansea, respectively. Youngsters Stefan Thesker and Sandro Wieser have been signed, and further additions may be made in the form of Mame Biram Diouf and Timo Gebhart. Andreas Ibertsberger could soon leave the club in the direction of the 2. Bundesliga, with Karlsruhe and 1860 Munich having shown interest. Vedad Ibisevic is also said to be on the wish list of Stuttgart.
Ins: Stefan Thesker (Twente, €100,000), Sandro Wieser (Basel, €1m)
Outs: Chinedu Obasi (Schalke, loan), Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea, loan)
Targets: Mame Biram Diouf, Timo Gebhart
Possible departures: Andreas Ibertsberger, Vedad Ibisevic
 |
1. FC KÖLN
|
Thus far, Mikael Ishak is the only addition to the Koln side, but Stale Solbakken's team will have a different look about it as they resume their Bundesliga campaign. Sebastian Freis, Thiemo-Jerome Kialka, Adam Matuschyk, Tomaoki Makino, and Alexandru Ionita have left, while Kevin Pezzoni could also depart. Lukas Podolski is highly desired by a number of clubs, and while his long-term future is not decided, he will not leave before the summer. Koln are considering striking replacements at the moment, but the most available options, Srdjan Lakic (high price tag) and Patrick Helmes (personal issues) are unlikely additions.
Ins: Mikael Ishak (Assyriska FF, undisclosed fee)
Outs: Sebastian Freis (Freiburg, free transfer), Thiemo-Jerome Kialka (Jahn Regensburg, free transfer), Tomaoki Makino (Urawa Red Diamonds, loan), Alexandru Ionita (Rapid Bucharest, loan)
Targets: none
Possible departures: Kevin Pezzoni, Lukas Podolski
 |
HERTHA BSC
|
To date, the promoted side have no additions or sales to report in January. Alexander Milosevic or Filip Ivanovski could be brought in to add squad depth, but interest is very much unclear at the moment. Fanol Perdedaj could leave for Karlsruhe, and Marco Djuricin might also make a move, perhaps back to his native Austria.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Marco Djuricin, Fanol Perdedaj
Possible departures: Filip Ivanovski, Alexander Milosevic
 |
VFL WOLFSBURG
|
The big dealers in the current transfer window as has become customarily of recent are Wolfsburg, who have signed eight players. Whether Felix Magath can form a team from his new squad is yet to be seen. Patrick Helmes, Srdjan Lakic, and Sortirios Kyrgiakos are free to leave should they find suitors, but that is unlikely to happen before the summer.
Ins: Ferhan Hasani (Skendija Tetovo, €700,000), Felipe Lopes (Nacional, €2.5m), Petr Jiracek (Viktoria Plzen, €4m), Slobodan Medojevic (Vojvodina, €2.5m), Ricardo Rodriguez (Zurich, €8.5m), Giovanni Sio (Sion, €5.8m), Ibrahim Sissoko (Academica de Coimbra, €1.5m), Vieirinha (PAOK Saloniki, €4.5m)
Outs: Tolga Cigerci (Monchengladbach, loan), Thomas Kahlenberg (Evian, loan)
Targets: Ivica Olic
Possible departures: Patrick Helmes, Sortirios Kyrgiakos, Srdjan Lakic
 |
HAMBURGER SV
|
Neither signings nor sales have been announced by Hamburg this January, but there have been many rumours of transfers in both directions. Rene Adler and Granit Xhaka are on HSV's radar, but are unlikely to come before the summer. There have also been loose rumours about a potential signing of Basel's Alexandar Dragovic. Mladen Petric has been linked with a departure for Sevilla, while David Jarolim and Marcell Jansen might also leave the club in the coming days.
Ins: none
Outs: none
Targets: Rene Adler, Alexandar Dragovic, Granit Xhaka
Possible departures: Marcell Jansen, David Jarolim, Mladen Petric
 |
1. FSV MAINZ 05
|
Thus far, Thomas Tuchel's side have made just three transfers, bringing in young Manchester City goalkeeper Loris Karius, and making Stefan Bell's stay permanent, while offloading Florian Heller to Ingolstadt. Pape Habib Sow could soon strengthen the Mainz team, but otherwise, the rumour stream has run dry.
Ins: Loris Karius (Manchester City, undisclosed fee), Stefan Bell (was on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt)
Outs: Florian Heller (Ingolstadt, free transfer)
Targets: Pape Habib Sow
Possible departures: none
 |
1. FC NÜRNBERG
|
Hanno Balitsch and Adam Hlousek have joined Nurnberg, and Hiroshi Kiyotake could soon boost the struggling Bavarians. Stefano Celozzi and Kevin Pezzoni are also on the list of players in whom FCN are allegedly interested, while Timothy Chandler and Jens Hegeler could soon leave the club.
Ins: Hanno Balitsch (Leverkusen, free transfer), Adam Hlousek (Jablonec €1m)
Outs: none
Targets: Stefano Celozzi, Kevin Pezzoni, Hiroshi Kyiotake
Possible departures: Timothy Chandler, Jens Hegeler
 |
1. FC KAISERSLAUTERN
|
After a poor run in the first round, the Palatines have been forced to take action. Jakub Swieczok, and loanees Nicolai Jorgensen and Sandro Wagner have arrived, while Clemens Walch, Ilian Micanski, Chadli Amri, Stiven Rivic and Jiri Belek have left. No other transfers are expected on the horizon.
Ins: Nicolai Jorgensen (Leverkusen, loan), Jakub Swieczok (Polonia Bytom, undisclosed fee), Sandro Wagner (Bremen, loan)
Outs: Chadli Amri (FSV Frankfurt, free transfer), Jiri Bilek (Zaglebie Lubin) Ilian Micanski (FSV Frankfurt, free transfer), Clemens Walch (Dynamo Dresden, free transfer), Stiven Rivic (contract terminated)
Targets: none
Possible departures: none
 |
FC AUGSBURG
|
Jan Moravek has joined the promoted side on loan, while Patrick Mayer and Michael Thurk have moved to 3rd Liga side Heidenheim. As well, Jonas de Roeck could leave the Bavarians, with Maximilian Nicu and Rob Friend potential addititions to help the club avoid relegation.
Ins: Jan Moravek (Schalke, loan)
Outs: Patrick Mayer (Heidenheim, loan), Michael Thurk (Heidenheim, free transfer), Uwe Mohrle (Energie Cottbus, undisclosed fee)
Targets: Rob Friend, Maximilian Nicu
Possible departures: Jonas de Roeck
 |
SC FREIBURG
|
In Papiss Cisse's departure, so has gone the most effective player from Freiburg, and just about any chance the Breisgau had of avoiding relegation. In addition, Heiko Butscher has left the club, and Maximilian Nicu and Kisho Yano might well be offloaded before the end of January. In the other direction have come a host of players, including Karim Guede, Fallou Diagne, Sebastian Freis and Michael Lumb. But the Breisgau may even expand their squad further, with Thorben Marx, Kevin Pezzoni and Kevin Diaz potential additions.
Ins: Fallou Diagne (Metz, 500,000), Sebastian Freis (Koln, free transfer), Karim Guede (Slovan Bratislava, €300,000), Michael Lumb (Zenit, loan)
Outs: Yacine Abdessadki (contract terminated), Heiko Butscher (Eintracht Frankfurt, free transfer), Papiss Demba Cisse (€12m)
Targets: Kevin Diaz, Thorben Marx, Kevin Pezzoni
Possible departures: Maximilian Nicu, Kisho Yano
How do you stay up to date with football when on the move? With http://m.goal.com – your best source for mobile coverage of the beautiful game.
Inside Goal.Com
-
The list of EPL targets from Euro 2012 Group A
With the transfer rumour mill set to kick into frenzy throughout this month's European Championship, Goal.com looks at which players could be heading for England this summer
-
Euro 2012 Dream Team: Ronaldo & Van Persie feature
Goal.com puts together its dream team for this summer's European Championship in Poland and Ukraine
-
Euro 2012 Tactical Analysis: How far can Roy's masterplan take England?
England are a diminished lot, with the experienced players like Lampard, Gareth Barry and Gary Cahill all ruled out of the Euros. Goal.com's Sarthak Dubey analyses their chances..
-
Euro 2012 Trivia: Which team has no player from their domestic league?
In another episode today of Euro Trivia , we bring to you another tricky question..!
Which is the only team in Euro 2012 who have not called up a single player from their own domestic league?
A. Denmark.
B. Poland
C. Czech Republic
D. Republic of Ireland.
Test your knowledge with Goal.com and send in your response. -
Euro 2000 Legends: Zinedine Zidane, France
Zinedine Zidane led France to their second European success with his vital goals and important assists. Zizou masterminded the French revolution from his midfield throne...