✍️ Xavi to switch Bundesliga clubs? Why your team should act | OneFootball

While many players are sweating in the sun somewhere in the summer, the heads of Bundesliga managers are smoking. How can the squad needs to be strengthened? For each vacant position of your favorite club, we have recommendations ready in this article.

1. FC Köln

Offensively, with Ragnar Ache and Isak Johannesson already well strengthened, what is still missing is Bundesliga suitability in defense. The name Jordan Torunarigha has been haunting the cathedral city for some time - because it would fit well?

Hamburger SV

The HSV needs more stability in defense. Despite being only 21 years old, Clemens Riedel is already captain in Darmstadt and brings stature and potential for the Bundesliga, which should be his medium-term goal anyway.

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1. FC Heidenheim

Frank Schmidt's team needs to become more effective in front of the goal again. Rayan Philippe can make a lot out of little. The Braunschweiger is available for around two million euros. Heidenheim could be the laughing third if Werder and HSV can't convince the Frenchman.

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim finally needs to close the shop at the back. Armel Bella-Kotchap is pushing his way back into the Bundesliga and knows from his time in Bochum how to successfully master a hard day of work in defense in Germany.

1. FC Union Berlin

The Irons are thin on the right-back position if Steffen Baumgart is to switch to his preferred back four in the long term. Competition for veteran Christopher Trimmel (38) could be provided by Schalke's Taylan Bulut (19). The youngster also indicated at the Knappen that he would fit well into Baumgart's wing-heavy game.

FC St. Pauli

The harmless attack of the last season needs more playfulness and offensive power. That's exactly where Johan Manzambi has his fun. The Freiburger jewel will probably only be available on loan. The Swiss newcomer to the national team could get important playing time with a view to the World Cup at the Millerntor, from which the sports club would also benefit.

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FC Augsburg

Jonas Hofmann had recently been relegated to the bench at Leverkusen. According to 'kicker', Augsburg is said to be interested. However, the player wants to wait and see how new coach Erik ten Hag sees him.

VfL Wolfsburg

What is also urgently needed in the car city is a coach. Jakup Neestrup is in regular contact with Wolves manager Peter Christiansen, according to his own statement. The two know each other from their time together at FC Copenhagen, where the former is still employed. Unity at the top would be something new for the VfL.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Relegated Holstein Kiel is said to be bringing Shuto Machino to provide more variability in attack. At least 'Sky' reports on intensive talks with the Japanese player. As compensation, the storks are said to be demanding six million euros.

VfB Stuttgart

Enzo Millot wants to leave, so the Swabians could serve themselves again in Nuremberg. Like Finn Jeltsch, Casper Jander brings a lot of development potential, both in terms of play and finance.

Werder Bremen

Oliver Burke is already gone, Marvin Ducksch is supposed to go. A new finisher for the (then) thin striker squad could be very well known to new coach Horst Steffen. Hoffenheim loanee Fisnik Asllani scored 18 goals under him for Elversberg in League 2. To finally return to Europe, Werder would probably have to dig a bit deeper into their pockets.

FSV Mainz 05

Up front, a Burkhardt replacement has been found in Benedict Hollerbach, but the defense still needs to be made saddle-proof for Europe. With his pace and experience, Bochum's Bernardo, who is willing to switch, could be the missing puzzle piece.

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RB Leipzig

The Saxons have a strong squad on paper, but what's missing is a coach. Oliver Glasner and Cesc Fabregas are probably not available. Danny Röhl comes from the RB school, did a good job at Sheffield Wednesday, and wants to "measure himself against the best". That could fit well.

SC Freiburg

The offense is to be further expanded for European business. Igor Matanovic was therefore recently a logical part of the discussion in the Breisgau.

Borussia Dortmund

The BVB is also looking for another playmaker. Ardon Jashari is said to be the desired player of coach Niko Kovac. The 22-year-old was recently voted the best player in the Belgian league at FC Brügge. Accordingly, the competition and the rumored transfer fee (around 30 million euros) are high.

Eintracht Frankfurt

If Hugo Ekitiké leaves the Hessen in the summer, Jonathan Burkardt is likely to be the successor. According to media reports, the Mainzer has already agreed. "If Burkardt comes to us, I would be very happy personally. Because he is a good addition to our attack, he is able to score goals," said SGE boss Wolfgang Steubing in an interview with 'Bild'.

Bayer Leverkusen

The Werkself has to compensate for the probable departure of Florian Wirtz. As a replacement for the playmaker, 'Der Westen' recently brought Leipzig's Xavi Simons into the conversation. The necessary small change would be available after Wirtz's departure.

Bayern München

Florian Wirtz is not coming, Thomas Müller is history, and Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman are likely to leave. The champion is looking for reinforcements for the offense, and a hot trail leads to Rafael Leão, who prefers to come over the left wing with a lot of pace towards the goal.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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