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Aston Villa are apparently interested in Donyell Malen from BVB. 1. FC Heidenheim wants to respond to the sporting crisis with fresh players – all developments in our live blog.
JANUARY 3
Donyell painting on the island?
According to a media report, 25-year-old Dortmund player Donyell Malen could move to Aston Villa in the Premier League this winter. Accordingly, the club from Birmingham has so far offered 18 million euros, BVB is said to be demanding around 25 million euros.
BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl indirectly confirmed England’s interest in Malen: “Donny is an important player for us and was our top goalscorer in the last two seasons. The fact that he is attracting interest on the market with his qualities is not at all surprising to me . Nevertheless, he has great value for us,” said Kehl on Friday. Malen’s contract runs until summer 2026.
“A leader” – Maguire stays at Manchester United
England international Harry Maguire will stay at Manchester United beyond the end of the season. The English football record champions took out an option in Maguire’s expiring contract, and the defensive player’s new working paper now runs until the summer of 2026. Team manager Ruben Amorim announced this on Friday.
“I spoke to him this morning and told him that he needs to improve on the pitch, we need him a lot”said Amorim: “He also needs to improve as a leader. We all know the situation he had here, but we really need him right now.” The team “starve” According to leading players on the field, Maguire was “a leader”Amorim added.
Karlsruhe sells top scorer Zivzivadze to Heidenheim
Twelve goals in 17 appearances in the 2nd Bundesliga in the first half of the season – such statistics also recommended Budu Zivzivadze for a move to the Bundesliga. The attacker from Georgia is now leaving the second division club Karlsruher SC, and in the future he will fight with 1. FC Heidenheim to stay in the first division.
“Budu has impressively demonstrated what special goalscoring qualities he has”said Heidenheim’s CEO Holger Sanwald, “We are therefore convinced that he can immediately help our team in the fight to stay in the Bundesliga.” The 30-year-old has a contract with FCH until 2029
Heidenheim before Krätzig loan
1. FC Heidenheim is apparently strengthening itself again in January for the relegation battle. After Paul Wanner, Frans Krätzig is the next loan from FC Bayern Munich to come to Heidenheim. As “Sky” and “Bild” report unanimously, the U21 national player is to be loaned out. Krätzig had already spent the first half of the season as a loan player, at that time still at VfB Stuttgart. But he only played one game there in the Bundesliga. That’s why FC Bayern ended the loan early on Thursday (January 2, 2025).
Leverkusen brings top Argentine talent Sarco
Double winner Bayer Leverkusen has signed Argentina U20 international Alejo Sarco. The club announced this on Thursday. The 18-year-old center forward is moving from Argentine champions CA Vélez Sarsfield to Leverkusen and has signed a contract until 2029.
JANUARY 2nd
Hoffenheim signs Lyon striker Orban
TSG Hoffenheim has signed striker Gift Orban. The 22-year-old Nigerian comes to Kraichgau from French first division club Olympique Lyon and signs a long-term contract in Hoffenheim. According to consistent media reports, there is a transfer fee of at least nine million euros.
Hoffenheim’s new striker Gift Orban in a duel with his new teammate Anton Stach
Dani Olmo apparently wants to stay at FC Barcelona
After the Spanish football league refused to allow FC Barcelona to register Dani Olmo, the Spanish international will no longer play for the Catalans this season as things currently stand. He could therefore move, but according to his agent, the ex-Leipzig player wants to stay in Barcelona. “We are not considering any other option”Andy Bara told transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
JANUARY 1
Freiburg loaned Schmidt to Hanover
SC Freiburg has loaned defensive player Kenneth Schmidt to Hanover. The 22-year-old has appeared in 13 competitive games for Freiburg so far. This season, however, he only played for the reserve team. That should change in Hanover.