According to BILD, 2. Bundesliga newcomer Energie Cottbus is interested in signing German attacking midfielder Julian Guttau from Erzgebirge Aue and is in advanced talks with the 26-year-old. Guttau's availability depends on Aue's final league status; he signed a contract with the club last summer until 2027, but it is not valid for the Regionalliga, which would make the offensive player a free agent upon their relegation. However, Aue's relegation is not yet confirmed, as they might stay in the 3. Liga due to the forced relegation of 1860 München, in which case Guttau's contract would remain valid. 1860 München had also been interested in re-signing their former player, but this is no longer a possibility because the club lost its license and was relegated to the Regionalliga. Guttau has a current Transfermarkt market value of €350k. In the 2025/2026 3. Liga season, he made 26 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists.