As Werder Bremen searches for a new striker, it is reported that the club has alternatives in mind should a deal for Damion Downs not be completed. Two of the options being considered are 26-year-old Scottish forward Fraser Hornby from Darmstadt 98 and Nelson Weiper of Mainz 05. Hornby joined Darmstadt in July 2023 and is under contract until June 2027. In the current 2. Bundesliga season, he has 4 goals and 5 assists in 15 appearances. The former Scotland U21 international scored 10 goals in 18 appearances at that level. His current market value is €3.50m, according to Transfermarkt.