Although Hamburger SV, along with 1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04, had signaled interest in German left-back Hennes Behrens, FC Augsburg is now close to signing the 21-year-old from TSG Hoffenheim. 'Bild' and 'Sky' report that an agreement has been reached between the clubs for a transfer fee of €3.5 million, which could potentially rise with bonuses. According to 'Sky', the final agreement between Augsburg and the player is still pending but is expected to be completed soon. Behrens joined Hoffenheim in July 2025 and has a current market value of €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt.