1. FC Köln plans newcomers: These stars could come soon!

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Köln, Deutschland - The squad planning of 1. FC Köln for the upcoming Bundesliga season takes shapes. While the players and coaches charge their batteries, sports director Thomas Kessler is already active and has signed the first new additions in the form of Ragnar Ache and Isak Johannesson. But that's not all: a very hot iron could be Eric Martel, who, after his loan to Austria Vienna, may be clearing his place in the team. Comee-on FC reports that the Cologne are looking for several midfielder.

But who could be on the wish list at FC? On the one hand, there is Janik Haberer, who plays at Union Berlin and is traded with a market value of 2.5 million euros. Haberer is considered an irreplaceable regular player and leader. Lucas Tousart, also from Union Berlin, could also be an issue for the Cologne residents. With a comparable market value, it is no longer the focus of coach Urs Fischer and could therefore be faced with a farewell.

The squad considerations of the billy goats

Another candidate who ensures conversation is Florian Grillitsch. The ex-player of Real Valladolid returns to Hoffenheim after a loan. With a market value of 3 million euros and an ongoing contract by 2026, it could also become a potential new addition to the billy goats. And Yannik Keitel from VfB Stuttgart, who could be available for 3.5 million euros, is also brought to a conversation for a change.

The situation at Arne Maier from FC Augsburg is also uncertain. The former U21 international could be on the market for 4 million euros. This uncertainty about his future could also lead him to Cologne, while Finn Becker, the last one in the list, after a difficult season at Hoffenheim, could also be an interesting candidate for 2 million euros.

Eric Martel - latest obligation

The Cologne team was also able to land a promising personnel with Eric Martel. The 20-year-old German comes from RB Leipzig and signed a four-year contract with FC. Last season he was allowed to ran on a loan at Austria Vienna, where he played 30 games and contributed five scorer points. Martel is flexible as a defensive midfielder and central defender and has a lot of talent, as managing director Christian Keller emphasizes.

A look at the market values ​​of the Bundesliga shows: The market value of all clubs is 4.59 billion euros, with interesting shifts in the values. Top teams such as FC Bayern Munich have recorded an increase compared to earlier seasons, while others, such as Bayer 04 Leverkusen, had to record decays. Transfermarkt illustrates the interrelationships and the financial game for the best players League.

With the new additions and the considerations in the squad planning, the signs at 1. FC Köln are on change. The coming weeks will show which players will ultimately find their way to the billy goats and whether the Cologne residents are able to put together a powerful team for the challenges of the next season.