The "Blackies" are reportedly interested in another Hartberg player, 23-year-old Austrian midfielder Julian Halwachs. The midfielder is more likely to be considered for Sturm II. Halwachs is currently on loan at ASK Voitsberg and is set to return to TSV Hartberg on 30/06/2025; his contract with Hartberg expires on 30/06/2026. His current Transfermarkt market value is €125k.