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Borussia Mönchengladbach close to signing Omar Haktab Traoré

The summer transfer window has sparked a quiet but intense tug-of-war for Togolese defender Omar Haktab Traoré, with Bundesliga rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach and Union Berlin emerging as the frontrunners in a race that’s taken unexpected turns.

Just weeks ago, Turkish giants Galatasaray appeared poised to swoop in, pushing hard to lure the 1. FC Heidenheim right-back to Istanbul. But in a sudden twist, the Süper Lig side withdrew from negotiations, leaving the door wide open for German suitors. Now, the real drama unfolds.

Sources reveal full details of the deal

Sources close to Africafoot reveal that Mönchengladbach are preparing a decisive €4 million bid—matching Heidenheim’s valuation—in hopes of fending off Union Berlin’s interest. Traoré, whose defensive solidity and attacking flair have made him a standout in the Bundesliga, finds himself at the center of a high-stakes poker game between clubs.

The negotiation room has gone quiet. What should have been a straightforward transfer for Omar Haktab Traoré has turned into a tense standoff, with salary discussions hitting unexpected roadblocks. Borussia Mönchengladbach remains at the table, but key details remain unresolved, stretching what many anticipated would be a quick deal into a prolonged saga.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, Union Berlin watches and waits. Though yet to table an official offer, their representatives maintain constant contact with Traoré's camp, whispering promises of greater opportunities in the capital. The numbers justify their interest: 34 appearances across all competitions last season for Heidenheim, a testament to the German-Togolese defender's reliability and fitness.

For Heidenheim's board, the clock is ticking louder with each passing day. Having signed Traoré on a free transfer just last summer, they now face a crucial decision - cash in on their €4 million-rated asset (per Transfermarkt) while his stock remains high, or risk diminishing returns as his 2026 contract expiration looms closer.