Eintracht Frankfurt has had a mixed start to the new season. The Hessians have the second best offense in the league behind FC Bayern, but at the same time they also have the most vulnerable defense. Squad reinforcements are intended to stabilize the shaky defense again.
The aim is to sign both a new central defender and a new six. ‘Bild’ provides an overview of the candidates who are an issue in the banking metropolis. As a result, among others, clearer Vitaly Janelt (27) came into the SGE’s attention.
The Hamburg native moved from VfL Bochum to FC Brentford in 2020 for just 600,000 euros. The former German U-national player developed splendidly on the island. What makes Janelt particularly interesting is his contract situation, as as of now he would be available for free next summer – or possibly in January for a manageable fee.
Expensive candidates
Raphael Onyedika (24/FC Brugge) and Sergi Altimira (24/Betis Sevilla) will also be monitored by sports director Markus Krösche. The Eagles had already put out feelers for the strong duel midfielders during the previous changeover period, but were unable to find common ground with their respective employers. There is a transfer fee of more than 20 million euros.
Central defender Ismaël Doukouré (22/Racing Strasbourg) is likely to be similarly expensive. The French U23 international was on the verge of a transfer to VfL Wolfsburg a little over a year ago, and now the Frankfurt team want to strike, according to ‘Bild’. Some top international clubs are also said to be interested in the defensive all-rounder.
It is also known that they are looking for another goalgetter on the Main, as 26 million signing Elye Wahi (22) is not getting going at all. Dream striker William Osula (22/Newcastle United) is open to a move to Eintracht; 30 million euros would probably be due. All in all, a very expensive undertaking, but one that the Bundesliga club can definitely afford after the expensive sales from previous years.
