According to Bild, Köln is making efforts to sign Raphael Obermair, but Paderborn is resisting the move. Köln and Obermair have reportedly agreed on the transfer, but Paderborn is holding back. Köln has made several offers, the most recent being 1.5 million Euros, which could increase to 2 million Euros with bonuses. It is reported that Obermair is frustrated with the stalled transfer and is eager to join coach Kwasniok at a new club for the third time in his career, aiming to achieve his dream of playing in the Bundesliga. Paderborn has suggested that Obermair could leave if a suitable offer is received, but they require a replacement before finalizing the transfer. The transfer window is set to close on September 1st.

Raphael Obermair is being pursued by 1. FC Köln. His former coach Lukas Kwasniok is keen on signing him. Kwasniok has stated that 'Two parties are in agreement, but in football, three parties are necessary.' He also mentioned that 'One of the three parties is not entirely honest.' This suggests ongoing negotiations and some disagreement. Current Paderborn coach Ralf Kettemann expressed his expectation that Obermair will remain with Paderborn, despite the interest from Köln and the public comments made by Kwasniok.

1. FC Köln is eager to sign Raphael Obermair from SC Paderborn. Despite SCP's sporting director Sebastian Lange stating there was no offer for the 29-year-old, Lukas Kwasniok from Köln contradicted this claim in a press conference. Obermair is interested in reuniting with his former coach. Kwasniok had publicly expressed interest in Obermair a week ago. Obermair's contract with SC Paderborn expires next year.

1. FC Köln is interested in signing Raphael Obermair from SC Paderborn. Trainer Lukas Kwasniok openly expressed interest in his former player. Obermair has also expressed a desire to move to Köln. However, SCP's sporting director Sebastian Lange mentioned that there has been no concrete offer from Köln yet, suggesting that the transfer is still far from completion. Kwasniok refuted this by implying that one of the three parties involved (likely not him or Obermair) is not being entirely truthful about the situation.

Bild reports on 1. FC Köln's interest in Raphael Obermair from SC Paderborn. 1. FC Köln is interested in Raphael Obermair from SC Paderborn. However, negotiations are currently stalled as Paderborn demands more than 1.5 million Euros, which Köln is not willing to meet.

1. FC Köln's trainer Lukas Kwasniok confirmed the club's strong interest in German-Filipino midfielder Raphael Obermair. Kwasniok mentioned that they would like to give the 29-year-old player the opportunity to showcase his skills in the Bundesliga. Obermair was previously the captain of SC Paderborn under Kwasniok's management. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.