Union Berlin is looking for a new left back. After the departure of Tymoteusz Puchacz to Panathinaikos Athens, a position on the defensive outside has become available.
What happened?
The club has already targeted several players, including Hakim Guenouche from Austria Lustenau. The 22-year-old has already scored a goal this season and could replace Puchacz.
Why is it important for Union?
The left back is an important position for Union Berlin, as the club has not shown consistent performance in the current season.
What comes next?
Union Berlin will decide in the next few days whether to sign Guenouche. The club will return to Germany on Wednesday and will then play against MSK Zilina from Slovakia on Saturday. | Player | Injury | | D. Preu | injured | | M. Raab | injured | | F. Ronnow | injured |
What is the current situation?
Union Berlin currently has several injured players, including D. Preu, M. Raab, and F. Ronnow. The club hopes that the injured players will soon be fit again and can resume playing.
What does the coach say?
Urs Fischer, the coach of Union Berlin, has not yet commented on the possible transfer. The club does not want to comment on the transfer rumor on request from the Berliner Zeitung. FC Nantes is also said to have expressed interest in Guenouche. His contract with Lustenau expires in the summer after two years, and the Ligue 1 club is likely to speculate on a free transfer. Given the winter transfer of Puchacz, Union Berlin already needs a replacement for the second half of the season. Union Berlin did not want to comment on the transfer rumor on request from the Berliner Zeitung. The club will return to Germany on Wednesday and will then play against MSK Zilina from Slovakia on Saturday. Exactly one week later, 1899 Hoffenheim will visit Berlin-Köpenick for the first Bundesliga game after the World Cup break.
