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Unexpected transfer twist: VfB Stuttgart apparently ban sale candidate from moving

According to a report from Bild, the five-time German champions have now blocked any move away for the 25-year-old. The reason is the injury to Nikolas Nartey. Nartey went off after nine minutes with thigh problems in their competitive opener against Hansa Rostock in the DFB Cup last Friday, a 4-0 win, and Vagnoman replaced him.

During pre-season, the 26-year-old Dane had played his way into the right-back spot in VfB's back four. In the process, he had to some extent pushed aside Vagnoman, who had still been Stuttgart's first-choice right-back last season.

With Nartey impressing in the friendlies in an unfamiliar role, and VfB also carrying another right-back in the currently injured Lorenz Assignon, Vagnoman had long been seen as a candidate to leave.

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Josha Vagnoman misses out on World Cup participation with the DFB team

Over recent weeks, the quick and physically strong defender is said to have attracted repeated enquiries. Premier League newcomers Hull City approached VfB over a loan deal, while a permanent transfer was also discussed. That now appears to be off the table. For the time being, the Swabians are once again planning with Vagnoman as their number one right-back, although they are ruling out a panic buy in that position.

After largely strong performances last season, Vagnoman was at one stage considered a candidate for a World Cup call-up. Former Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann ultimately decided against it, however, and did not include the 25-year-old in the final DFB squad.

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