Hamburger SV is seeking a defensive replacement, and Belgian centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw is a potential candidate. The 27-year-old moved from Wolfsburg to Leeds United a year ago for 6 million euros, making only seventeen appearances last season, twelve of which were in the Premier League. Bornauw has been associated with a return to the Bundesliga since last winter, with a move back to his former club FC Köln initially considered to be the most likely option. A loan deal is considered the most feasible option for Hamburg, as Bornauw has a market value of 8 million euros and a contract that runs until 2029. However, the interest is not yet definite. The defender has been capped four times by Belgium.