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In the world of German football, 1. FC Köln continues to make headlines, with the club actively pursuing new signings to bolster their squad. One such player is Derrick Köhn, who is currently in negotiations to join the team [1][3].
Köln has submitted an offer for Köhn, but Galatasaray, his parent club, values him at a minimum of €5 million, a figure higher than Köln's current bid [1]. Despite the financial challenge, Köhn, who is 26 years old, is open to a move to Köln but is also considering other offers from abroad and from unnamed Bundesliga clubs [1][3].
The financial gap between Köln's offer and Galatasaray's valuation isn't the only hurdle. Augsburg, another Bundesliga club, is also interested in Köhn and could afford a purchase around €3 million based on their current budget [1][2][3]. Werder Bremen, where Köhn was loaned most recently, did not exercise their €5 million buy clause and offered about €3.5 million instead [1].
Meanwhile, the search for a new left-back is a pressing concern for 1. FC Köln, as the performance of Leart Paqarada has left the position in need of reinforcements.
In a separate development, Marius Bülter, who was loaned to Werder Bremen last season, has signed a contract with 1. FC Köln from Hoffenheim. However, Werder Bremen initially showed interest in signing Bülter for around 5.2 million euros, but has since withdrawn from the transfer negotiations [2].
With Lukas Kwasniok now at the helm as the new coach of 1. FC Köln, there's a renewed sense of optimism among the fans. Club legend Wolfgang Overath shares this sentiment, stating that he believes Köln is capable of securing relegation survival or relegation [4].
As the transfer window closes and the season progresses, the future of 1. FC Köln continues to be a topic of great interest for football enthusiasts. Keep an eye on this space for more updates.
[1] - Sport1 [2] - Sport1 [3] - Kicker [4] - Sport1
European leagues are closely watching the negotiations between 1. FC Köln and Derrick Köhn, as the German club is in talks with Galatasaray to sign the 26-year-old footballer. Despite Köln's offer, Galatasaray values Köhn at €5 million, a figure higher than Köln's bid, and Augsburg and Werder Bremen are also interested parties in the transfer.
