Horst Heldt, Union Berlin's Sport-Boss, is targeting Eray Cömert from Valencia to replace Diogo Leite and Danilho Doekhi, whose departures have been confirmed. Cömert is a 28-year-old Swiss international centre-back who joined Valencia in January 2022 and is currently on loan at Real Valladolid. Talks with the player are at an advanced stage. The transfer is considered ideal for Union because Cömert would be available on a free transfer. This is beneficial as the club will not receive any fees for the two departing defenders, whose contracts are expiring. However, there is competition for the player from clubs in Spain and Italy.