TSG Hoffenheim is negotiating with SC Paderborn about a transfer for 19-year-old German winger Deniz Zeitler. Hoffenheim is willing to sell the player for a suitable offer. Deniz Zeitler has not made an appearance for the first team but has gained experience in the 3. Liga, scoring 15 goals and providing 2 assists last season. He has been capped twice for Germany's U20 team. Hertha BSC has also been linked with the player. His current market value is €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt. It was reported that in July 2026, Hertha BSC made an offer that was considered unsuitable by the player. Zeitler joined Hoffenheim in July 2025 from Ingolstadt for a fee of €1,000,000.