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In order to prepare for the possible departures in the storm center, Eintracht Frankfurt is looking for a new attacker and has apparently identified a transfer target in the capital. According to the “Picture” Jessic Ngankam is on the SBU list. Hertha BSC also have big plans with the home-grown player. National player Robin Koch (26) is also in focus for SGE defense.
Hertha fights for Ngankam – The European Cup beckons in Frankfurt
In the second half of the season, 22-year-old Ngankam scored four goals and two assists, making him one of the few bright spots at Hertha. Because Ngankam has proven his Bundesliga quality again despite two serious injuries, a departure to a first division team after relegation is naturally an issue. Frankfurt also offers games in the Conference League next year and would be a sporting step forward for Ngankam in the short term. According to the report, the trace is not yet concrete, and there is still no talk of contacting them.
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The efforts of the “old lady” to bind the U21 national player to the club as a long-term identification figure should also speak against a move to the Main metropolis. In a personal conversation, sporting director Benjamin Weber Ngankam is said to have said how important he is in the club and what the plans are for him. As a fan favourite, he should shoot the club up and, as a native of Berlin, he should become the face of the club.
Ngankam’s contract runs until 2025, so Hertha could still afford to insist on staying for at least a year. In the event of promotion, there would be good arguments for an extension, if this were not successful, there would still be a transfer fee next year. According to the report, several million euros would be due for a transfer this summer.
Frankfurt in talks with Koch – also interested in England
Meanwhile, the SBU could counteract the departures of Evan Ndicka (23) and Almamy Touré (27) by signing Leeds legionnaire Robin Koch. The 26-year-old has a clause in his contract, which runs until 2024, that allows him to leave the club on a free transfer once the Whites are relegated. According to the “Bild” newspaper, the national player is at the top of the wish list. Accordingly, talks about the personnel are ongoing. The report does not show the extent to which there is an exchange with the player side.
However, Koch should also have the opportunity to stay in the Premier League. Manchester United are also said to have made a proposal, among other offers. In the spring, Newcastle was also mentioned as a possible destination and interest from Italy.
At Leeds, Koch was one of the regular players and remained injury-free for the first time this season. He played 3,387 minutes in 39 games across all competitions, only goalkeeper Illan Meslier was on the field longer for the “Peacocks”. The descent as Table-19. the ex-Freiburger couldn’t prevent it either.
The first version of this article appeared on June 16, 2023 at 10:14 a.m. and was later updated.
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