Promoted club Cottbus has shown interest in 26-year-old German midfielder Torben Müsel. 1. FC Magdeburg was recently considered a favorite, and this has not changed despite the interest from Cottbus. Negotiations are ongoing. Müsel plays for Rot-Weiss Essen, with a contract that runs until June 30, 2026. In the 2025/2026 season in the 3. Liga, he made 37 appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing 2 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €450k.