Club Brugge is investigating a possible transfer for Lukas Pinckert, the 25-year-old captain and central defender for SV Elversberg. It is reported in Germany that Club Brugge is exploring the possibility of bringing the player to Brugge. Dévy Rigaux reports that there is a possible release clause from the summer and also interest from multiple clubs, which makes the situation complex. According to Philipp Hinze of Sky Sport, Pinckert will have a release clause of 2 million euros from the summer of 2026. If Club Brugge wants to sign him in the current winter transfer window, Elversberg must be convinced to let their captain leave mid-season. Because the clause is only valid from the summer, a transfer fee is negotiable now, and a mid-season departure usually requires a bid above market value or a strong wish from the player. Pinckert is also linked to interest from several Bundesliga clubs, with Hoffenheim having been previously mentioned.

Club Brugge is interested in SV Elversberg's German defender Lukas Pinckert for a transfer this winter or, at the latest, in the summer. In addition to the interest from Belgium, several Bundesliga clubs are also monitoring the 26-year-old captain, who has made 15 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga this season. A move for Pinckert, who joined the club in July 2022 and is under contract until June 2028, before the deadline day is possible. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.00m. The transfer fee is currently freely negotiable, but a two million euro release clause for the defender will become active in the summer.