1. FC Köln: Interested in Behrens and Tohumcu

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FC is probably interested in two Hoffenheim professionals

1. FC Köln is fighting to stay in the Bundesliga. In the news blog on t-online you will find all the important news about the Geißbockheim.

The 1. FC Cologne is looking for reinforcements in the left-back position and in central midfield for the coming Bundesliga season, among other things. Now two talents from TSG Hoffenheim are being linked to the Billy Goats. According to “kicker”, FC should show interest in Hennes Behrens. The 21-year-old left-back was most recently on loan at 1. FC Heidenheim and made a strong impression in the 3-1 win in Cologne. In 16 games in the second half of the season, Behrens scored one goal and prepared two more goals. In addition to Cologne, HSV and Schalke are also said to be interested.

In addition, “sport.de” reports a possible interest in Umut Tohumcu. The central midfielder was loaned out to Holstein Kiel in the second half of the season and played there eleven times from the start. The U21 national player is considered a technically strong and intensive player for the center – but more as a playing eight and less as a classic six. After the departure of Eric Martel and the open personnel questions surrounding Felipe Chavez and Denis Huseinbasic, there is a concrete need for both positions at FC.

1. FC Köln confirmed their separation from Cenk Özkacar on Tuesday. The billy goats do not take up the purchase option for the Turkish central defender. The left-footed player is returning to Valencia FC. FC, in turn, wants to sign a new central defender in the summer.

“I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me and my family during this season and making us feel at home,” Özkacar said in a club statement. “Fighting for this badge, playing in front of these incredible fans, was an unforgettable experience.

“Saying goodbye hurts my heart,” said sports director Kessler. “Cenk is a great character who immediately wished us all the best for the future in the conversation in which we told him our decision. He is a very positive person, you could feel that in the dressing room. Nevertheless, we decided not to use the purchase option because we are looking for a different profile in central defense.”

1. FC Köln will probably not use the purchase option for Cenk Özkacar. This is reported by the Spanish radio show “Tribuna Deportiva”. The central defender moved from FC Valencia to Cologne on loan last summer and could have been signed permanently for around two million euros. After a difficult first half of the season, the Turk fought back in the second series and played 16 of 17 possible games, but now he should return to Spain. According to the report, FC officials have already informed the player.