According to Bild, several first-division clubs are interested in Paderborn's Laurin Curda, and Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln are said to be among the interested clubs. The 24-year-old German right midfielder joined Paderborn in July 2023. In the 2025/2026 season, he scored 7 goals and provided 8 assists in 32 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, and scored one goal in two playoff games. His market value is currently €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.