Eintracht Frankfurt before mega transfers: Burkardt and Doan in focus!

Eintracht Frankfurt before mega transfers: Burkardt and Doan in focus!

Eintracht Frankfurt is still caught in transfer poker, and the situation surrounding Jonathan Burkardt from FSV Mainz 05 is developing excitingly. How fr.de reports, Burkardt has fundamentally agreed to a move to the Hessians. But here's the catch: Mainz is asking for over 30 million euros, while Frankfurt only wants to put around 18 million on the table. It therefore remains to be seen whether an amount can be agreed upon in the next few days that is fair to both sides.

The thoughts about Ritsu Doan from SC Freiburg are also taking shape. The offensively flexible player not only has Eintracht in his sights, but also Bayern, who seem to have their eye on him. Eintracht Frankfurt could offer Doan more playing time and a higher status, which would make the move seem more attractive. The transfer fee is estimated at around 20 million euros, possibly linked to the transfer of Igor Matanovic to Freiburg.

Key players in squad planning

Hugo Ekitiké remains a central point in Eintracht's plans. The talented striker has attracted interest from well-known clubs such as Liverpool FC, Arsenal and Chelsea. Frankfurt is demanding a whopping 100 million euros for him, although Chelsea and Liverpool set the value significantly lower. Ekitiké could potentially stay in Frankfurt for another year if offers don't improve.

But it's not just Ekitiké that is the focus of attention. Tuta, the central defender, has not renewed his contract and could leave the club. Betis Sevilla, Crystal Palace and Fenerbahce are interested, and Eintracht could well agree with an offer between 10 and 12 million euros. Frankfurt plans to reinvest the proceeds from a potential Tuta sale in Borussia Mönchengladbach's Ko Itakura, which is expected to be priced between 15 and 17 million euros.

New additions and alternatives

Eintracht is also thinking about Victor Froholdt from FC Copenhagen, who has a transfer fee of around 20 million euros. The offensive alternatives would include Valentin Atangana from Stade Reims and the Swedish international Sebastian Nanasi. Depending on the situation, if things don't work out with Burkardt and Doan, Igor Matanovic from St. Pauli could also come into play, whose price is around 10 million euros.

The development is exciting, as goalkeeper Kevin Trapp also retains his position as the clear number one, while Jens Grahl is in the starting blocks as an interim solution. And while Eintracht Frankfurt continues to work towards its goals, it is clear that the next few weeks will be crucial in securing the desired changes.

The fans can be optimistic: With participation in the Champions League behind them, Frankfurt could now find the right mix for a strong season.
Further details on the transfer rumors can be found at hessenschau.de and transfermarkt.de.