Kicker reports on Hamburger SV's interest in Armel Bella-Kotchap for their central defense. Stefan Kuntz, the sports director, confirmed that Armel Bella-Kotchap is a target for Hamburger SV's central defense. Bella-Kotchap is a 23-year-old player from FC Southampton, who was part of the German national team and participated in the 2022 European Championship. In the previous season, he only played four times for the Premier League relegated club.

Hamburger SV has shown interest in Armel Bella-Kotchap. There is a potential transfer fee of around ten million euros, but FC Southampton might let him go for free to remove him from their payroll.

Armel Bella-Kotchap is contemplating a move back to the Bundesliga from FC Southampton. Hamburger SV has joined the competition to acquire him, having expressed interest last winter, although the transfer did not come through at that time. The 23-year-old, who has been capped twice by Germany, is keen to secure more playing time to draw the attention of national team coach Julian Nagelsmann before the World Cup next year. With his contract at Southampton set to expire next year, the club is looking to secure a transfer fee now. Bella-Kotchap had previously transferred from VfL Bochum to Southampton for twelve million euros three years ago, but following initial success, injuries and limited playing time have led him to explore opportunities elsewhere. In addition to Hamburger SV, Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach have also expressed interest in the defender, and he has potential suitors in Italy as well.