Noah Atubolu, a 24-year-old German goalkeeper, is reportedly hoping for a series of related transfers in the market. His situation at SC Freiburg has deteriorated after he blocked attempts to extend his contract, which is valid until 2027. SC Freiburg perceived his behavior during discussions as disrespectful and has since signed Mio Backhaus as their new number one, which makes it improbable that Atubolu will play for the team again. The goalkeeper hopes that English clubs such as Newcastle United, FC Chelsea, Aston Villa, and FC Liverpool might seek a new goalkeeper, but he is not a top priority for these teams. There are currently no concrete offers for Atubolu, and no club has approached Freiburg to request permission to speak with him. Atubolu joined Freiburg in July 2021, made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, and has 22 caps for Germany's U21 team. His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €25.00m. In February 2026, SC Freiburg's asking price was reported to be €30 million. In March and April 2026, various reports cited potential fees ranging from €20 million to €25 million.