Hansa Rostock was previously interested in signing 30-year-old German striker Patrick Hobsch from 1860 München. However, the deal was denied by 1860 München's sporting director Christian Werner. According to BILD, Hansa Rostock's management had made intensive efforts to secure Hobsch's transfer, but ultimately faced rejection from Christian Werner, the sporting director of 1860 München, who firmly denied the transfer request. Hobsch's contract with 1860 München runs until June 2026, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €325k.