HSV in the race for striker Rayan Philippe: change approaching?

HSV in the race for striker Rayan Philippe: change approaching?

1. FC Köln is currently the focus of the transfer market because several changes are pending. Hamburger SV has its eye on talented striker Rayan Philippe, who attracted attention with 13 goals for Eintracht Braunschweig last season. Loud OneFootball HSV could play a key role in the bidding for Philippe, and Werder Bremen and 1. FC Heidenheim are also showing interest in the French attacker.

Philippe has already signaled to HSV that he is generally ready for a change. This makes him a promising candidate for Cologne, who are currently looking for reinforcements on the offensive. Philippe's market value is estimated at around 2.5 million euros, while Eintracht Braunschweig is demanding a transfer fee of around three million euros the South German reported.

New arrivals and departures

Cologne have recently signed Ragnar Ache and Isak Johannesson. The club is also looking for further transfers, especially for the defense, where Jonjoe Kenny is considered an option. They are also looking for reinforcements in central midfield, with Salih Özcan and Tom Krauß being potential candidates. At the same time, Cologne is limited in its decision-making power due to the uncertainty surrounding Damion Downs, whose contract extension is still pending. Downs is currently in the Gold Cup with the US national team.

Philippe was a key player for Braunschweig, the decisive goal in the relegation second leg against 1. FC Saarbrücken, which secured relegation, speaks volumes about his influence. His contract was automatically extended due to the successful relegation, but this does not make the negotiations for him any easier, as several Bundesliga clubs are vying for his favor.

Transfer market at a glance

The current transfer period shows a lot of activity on the market. A total of 325 new arrivals have been recorded in the 1st Bundesliga to date, while 310 players have changed clubs. Transfer spending is around 790 million euros, which is an average of 43.9 million euros per club, like Transfer market holds on. This suggests that Bundesliga clubs are prepared to dig deep into their pockets per player.

In terms of transfer targets, Rayan Philippe is one of the hottest names on the market. How the situation around him will develop depends not only on the transfer fee, but also on other negotiations within 1. FC Köln. The coming weeks promise to be exciting.