Eintracht Frankfurt has apparently entered the hot race for top striker Younes Ebnoutalib from second division football club SV Elversberg and may have a good chance of signing the attacker.
Ten goals in 13 games in the 2nd Bundesliga not only read well, but also ensured that Younes Ebnoutalib was on the wish lists of numerous clubs. There have been rumors for a few days now about a possible move for the striker from SV Elversberg. Werder Bremen, among others, has been traded, and FC Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV are also said to be interested in the 22-year-old.
According to information from “Bild”, Eintracht Frankfurt is now a well-known interested party. And how! The SGE is said to have focused on the currently best shooter in the 2nd league (together with Darmstadt’s Isac Lindberg) – and not just recently
According to the report, those responsible at Eintracht have been following the career of the 1.92 meter tall attacker for a long time, but recently the whole thing is said to have intensified.
There is even a possibility of a transfer next winter. However, the SGE has to prepare for a price war.
Because as “Bild” further writes, the SVE is demanding more than just the last-mentioned eight million euro transfer fee for the striker.
The tabloid didn’t give an exact amount, just this much: If an interested party paid enough, the Saarlanders would probably be willing to let Ebnoutalib go in January.
Competition at Ebnoutalib is fierce
As mentioned, the competition is fierce. In addition to the federal and second division clubs, Spain’s Villarreal FC is also said to have put out feelers and recently sent scouts to Germany.
The “Deichstube” portal recently said that Elversberg should try to extend the contract with Ebnoutalib, which expires in mid-2028, early; an offer is said to have already been made. The 22-year-old is still hesitant, knowing full well that he is in demand in higher leagues.