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Cologne is fishing for Tounekti: competition from Europe in transfer poker!
1. FC Köln is interested in Sebastian Tounekti, whose signing is made difficult by competition and a high transfer fee.
Cologne is fishing for Tounekti: competition from Europe in transfer poker!
The transfer rumors surrounding 1. FC Köln are making waves. Sebastian Tounekti is currently in particular focus. The 23-year-old, who has been playing for Swedish club Hammarby IF since winter 2023, seems to have landed on the Billy Goats' radar. Reports from come-on-fc.com confirm the interest shown by sports director Thomas Kessler. After nine new additions this summer, FC apparently also wants to improve in the offensive area.
Tounekti, who was born in Norway and has had an impressive career with various clubs such as FK Bodø/Glimt and FC Groningen, could serve as reinforcement. In 22 appearances for Hammarby IF he scored two goals and prepared five more. His flexibility – he can play both in the wing positions and as a center forward – could benefit FC Köln. Although the club is already well placed, the addition of an additional winger could be seen as a smart move.
The competition for Tounekti
But the road to a commitment is rocky because Tounekti is also very popular with other European clubs. Clubs like Toulouse FC, Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers are also keeping an eye on the strong winger. Discussions on Transfermarkt.de prove the demand for talents like him who are not only strong at dribbling but also have development potential.
The transfer fee for the Norwegian international could exceed estimates of 1.2 million euros. This is also because Hammarby IF is not willing to let him go before the end of his contract, which runs until the end of 2029. This shows once again how volatile the transfer market is in football, where transfer fees can vary greatly. The market is moving and the Bundesliga remains one of the most exciting leagues Statista determines.
A smart move for the billy goats?
Kessler's careful planning could be crucial. The Bundesliga has shown in the past that smart transfers across the board are crucial for success. FC Köln, who need new impetus this season after promotion to the top flight, could receive a valuable addition with a young player like Tounekti.
With the aim of establishing themselves in the table, a transfer from Tounekti would not only be a sign of sporting ambitions, but could also prove to be good business in the long term. The billy goats now have to decide how they want to react to the competition. While the rumors continue to bubble, it remains to be seen how the situation develops and whether Cologne can actually add a new face to its ranks.