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David Affengruber Transfer from Elche to Southampton
Southampton had an interest in David Affengruber but did not pursue it. Fulham have signed David Affengruber from Elche for £10.3m.
Southampton had an interest in David Affengruber but did not pursue it. Fulham have signed David Affengruber from Elche for £10.3m.
According to Sacha Tavolieri via X, Southampton had identified Elche's Austrian centre-back David Affengruber as a potential target to replace Harwood-Bellis. Tavolieri reported that the club were in talks with Elche over a potential deal, but it became clear that competition from elsewhere could prevent the deal from happening. The deal did not proceed, and the 25-year-old chose the Premier League over the Championship.
According to Sacha Tavolieri via X, Southampton had identified Elche's Austrian centre-back David Affengruber as a potential target to replace Harwood-Bellis. Tavolieri reported that the club were in talks with Elche over a potential deal, but it became clear that competition from elsewhere could prevent the deal from happening. The deal did not proceed, and the 25-year-old chose the Premier League over the Championship.
According to givemesport.com, Southampton are increasing their interest in David Affengruber and are in talks with Elche over a deal for the player to replace Harwood-Bellis. The report claims that while Elche want €12m for the centre-back, an agreement could be reached for around €10m, as the player has less than 12 months remaining on his contract. Some outlets are saying that Affengruber has turned down Southampton, whilst others maintain that the deal has not been terminated.
According to givemesport.com, Southampton are increasing their interest in David Affengruber and are in talks with Elche over a deal for the player to replace Harwood-Bellis. The report claims that while Elche want €12m for the centre-back, an agreement could be reached for around €10m, as the player has less than 12 months remaining on his contract. Some outlets are saying that Affengruber has turned down Southampton, whilst others maintain that the deal has not been terminated.
According to Eric Niederseer, David Affengruber has turned down Southampton FC. Southampton FC were making a strong effort to secure the player.
According to Eric Niederseer, David Affengruber has turned down Southampton FC. Southampton FC were making a strong effort to secure the player.
Southampton are pursuing Elche defender David Affengruber, 25, as a replacement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is expected to join Aston Villa. The Saints are in talks with the Spanish club for the Austrian international, who has one cap for his country. It is understood that Elche are willing to allow Affengruber to leave and that the club aims to receive a fee of €12m. There is a suggestion, however, that a deal could be concluded for a lower price of €10m. The defender has two years remaining on his contract at the Spanish side. His current Transfermarkt market value is €20.00m and he has also been linked with several other clubs, including Manchester United, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid.
Southampton are pursuing Elche defender David Affengruber, 25, as a replacement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is expected to join Aston Villa. The Saints are in talks with the Spanish club for the Austrian international, who has one cap for his country. It is understood that Elche are willing to allow Affengruber to leave and that the club aims to receive a fee of €12m. There is a suggestion, however, that a deal could be concluded for a lower price of €10m. The defender has two years remaining on his contract at the Spanish side. His current Transfermarkt market value is €20.00m and he has also been linked with several other clubs, including Manchester United, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid.
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