According to information from 'Bild', the second-division club Hannover 96 is pursuing a transfer for Florian Hellstern, an 18-year-old German goalkeeper from VfB Stuttgart. The move is being considered because loan player Nahuel Noll is leaving the club. 'Bild' also reports that Leon Weinkauf's expiring contract might be renewed, and if so, he would be positioned as Hellstern's backup. Other clubs are also interested in a loan for the VfB talent, including SC Paderborn, Holstein Kiel, Greuther Fürth, and the newly promoted Energie Cottbus and VfL Osnabrück. Hellstern's contract with Stuttgart is valid until June 30, 2030, and he has 5 caps for the Germany U19 national team. In the 2025/2026 season, he played in 26 matches in the 3. Liga, where he conceded 45 goals and made 3 assists. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €4.00m.