FC Köln before departure: Southampton offers record sum for downs!

FC Köln before departure: Southampton offers record sum for downs!

Köln, Deutschland - The 1st FC Köln is facing a significant decision. Negotiations with the Premier League club Southampton are currently showing serious features to sign striker Damion Downs (20). Southampton offered a transfer fee of a whopping eight million euros for the talented attacker, which puts a noticeable pressure on the negotiation position of FC Köln. A look at the past achievements makes it clear why the English focus is on Downs: Last season he scored 11 goals in 32 missions and set up 6 more. An almost brilliant result for a player his age.

But here the rabbit is in the pepper: Downs' contract with FC Köln only runs for a year. While negotiations on an extension of the contract run and sports director Thomas Kessler allegedly made a new offer, it has been rejected by Downs ’page so far. It is rumored that an increase in its salary conditions is in the room, but real progress is not yet in sight. In view of the impending departures of Dejan Ljubicic and Tim Lemperle, who has switched to TSG Hoffenheim free of charge, FC Köln has to compensate for a decisive loss.

southern English ascent room

Southampton, which has remained a respected training association since relegation from the Premier League, is actively looking for reinforcements to tackle the immediate return. With a renowning sports director like Johannes Spors, who has only been on board since February, changing downs could be a real opportunity for everyone involved. In the past, the English had impressive successes with players like Virgil van Dijk, Gareth Bale and Sadio Mané.

The discussion about a possible transfer rate is of great explosiveness for Cologne. In the past, the club has only achieved 15 million euros or more for 15 times, and this opportunity could now be offered. Even if the price of eight million euros appears tempting for a player with just one year, FC Köln is pushing for a quick decision. A situation that is advantageous for the 1. FC Köln could be to sell downs before his contract expires.

remains down in Cologne?

The next week could be crucial, especially since Downs are currently in the squad of the US national team and participates in the Gold Cup. The loss of Downs would be noticeable for FC Köln, but coach Keller said that the departure could be "marginalized". The dilemma remains: If Downs is ready, however, to hold a regular place at Southampton, this could become his transfer of Cologne.

fans and teammates will be eagerly waiting for the developments, with both the sporting and financial aspects of the transfer play a role. A good hand are also in demand here, but there is nothing in the world of football until the ink is dry. The eyes now remain aimed at the result of the negotiations.