The Grasshoppers are close to completing their next winter transfer. German centre-back Sven Köhler, 29, is said to be coming from Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2nd Bundesliga. Sky transfer expert Florian Plettenberg reported that the Zurich team is in contact with Eintracht Braunschweig. The captain of Lower Saxony is very interested in a move to the Swiss record champion. Köhler, who joined Braunschweig in July 2024, has a contract until June 2027 and a current market value of €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt. This season, he has made 16 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, providing one assist.