German centre-forward Luca Waldschmidt could leave 1. FC Köln this summer. According to 'Neue Presse', Hannover 96 has an interest in the 30-year-old. It is understood that the Cologne club would probably not obstruct a potential transfer. Waldschmidt, who has 7 caps and 2 goals for Germany, joined Köln on 01/07/2024 and has a contract until 30/06/2027. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he made 24 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists. His current Transfermarkt market value is €2.00m.