According to the 'Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung', the club from the Ruhr area is inquiring about Turkish-German midfielder Tolcay Cigerci (30) from league leader Energie Cottbus. Cigerci's contract with FCE runs until 2027 and does not have an exit clause. During the last transfer window, after an attempt by Aachen to sign the player, President Sebastian Lemke stated that Cigerci, referred to as 'Tolli', is one of the best players in that league and has a long-term contract with FC Energie Cottbus. Lemke added that it requires a lot of imagination to understand why they would consider letting him go. The attacking midfielder, who joined Cottbus in July 2024, has scored 12 goals and provided 6 assists in 17 appearances in the 3. Liga this season. His market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt at €450k.