FC Augsburg wants to sign Elias Baum and has presented its concepts and sporting plans to him. According to 'Morgenpost', the situation is competitive and the outcome is open. A final personal meeting with the new Frankfurt coach, Adi Hütter, is expected to take place next week, after which a decision will be made. Eintracht Frankfurt is fundamentally ready to release Elias Baum, but this position could change if Hütter includes the player in his plans.

A report from Bild states that FC Augsburg is one of several clubs interested in Elias Baum, a 20-year-old German U21 international from Eintracht Frankfurt. The same report names Werder Bremen, Schalke 04, and Hamburger SV as other interested parties. Baum joined Frankfurt on 26/10/2023 and has a contract until 30/06/2028. He made 5 appearances during the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season. Neither Eintracht Frankfurt nor the player considers a further loan to be an option. Bild suggests the transfer fee for the right-back is expected to be between three and five million euros. The publication also suggests a summer departure is likely, citing his limited playing time and the significant interest from other teams.