According to the 'Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung' and 'Aller-Zeitung', VfL Wolfsburg is targeting 24-year-old German defensive midfielder Eric Martel, and these Wolfsburg daily newspapers state that initial talks have occurred. The reports note that the Wolves have been interested in the player for many years. Additionally, 'Bild' has reported that SC Freiburg is another interested party. A potential transfer to Wolfsburg depends on the Lower Saxony team maintaining their league status. Meanwhile, negotiations for Martel to stay at 1. FC Köln are reportedly proceeding slowly, and the club is said to have reduced its contract offer. The Germany U21 international has earned 30 caps and scored 3 goals for his country. His market value on Transfermarkt is currently €8.00m.