Austrian centre-back David Alaba is being linked with a return to the Bundesliga with Hamburger SV, although the connection is described as not being very concrete and more of a thought experiment. The 34-year-old is a free agent and could be signed outside the transfer window. The link reportedly stems from HSV's recent defensive problems. However, Alaba has experienced numerous injury issues in recent years and his salary demands are also expected to be too high for the club. Lazio Rom had previously shown interest before signing another player, and there is also a current link to Club América in Mexico. The defender has earned 117 caps for Austria, scoring 15 goals, and his current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.