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VfB Stuttgart

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VfB Stuttgart have secured their top transfer target, with 21-year-old striker Dzenan Pejcinovic set to join from relegated Wolfsburg for €25 million. The deal ends weeks of difficult negotiations that had publicly frustrated head coach Sebastian Hoeneß, and it gives the club a genuine centre-forward option as they prepare for a Champions League campaign.

The signing matters because Hoeneß had made his impatience clear. Speaking during the club's training camp in Grassau, he warned that time was running short to build a squad capable of competing in Europe, saying the club needed to add quality rather than lose it. His frustration echoed a similar standoff last summer, when the departure of Nick Woltemade left a gap that took weeks to fill. Pejcinovic, who scored 12 goals in 34 appearances for Wolfsburg last season despite the club's relegation, arrives as a proven finisher with a contract running until 2031.

Squad depth remains a concern in other areas. Winger Jamie Leweling has attracted interest from several clubs, with reports suggesting Stuttgart would consider selling for around €50 million, though the club publicly insists he is part of their plans. Defender Finn Jeltsch, meanwhile, has drawn reported interest from Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal, but the 20-year-old has stated his full focus is on the coming season at Stuttgart. On the pitch, a 3-1 friendly win over Everton on August 8 offered a positive sign heading into the new campaign, with a further pre-season fixture against Fulham scheduled for August 15.

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
14RB Leipzig crestRB Leipzig00000000
15Schalke 04 crestSchalke 0400000000
16Union Berlin crestUnion Berlin00000000
17VfB Stuttgart crestVfB Stuttgart00000000
18Werder Bremen crestWerder Bremen00000000
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