Rapid Vienna is looking for stars: Arnautovic-Zug failed, Selke attracts!

Rapid Vienna is looking for stars: Arnautovic-Zug failed, Selke attracts!

Hütteldorf, Österreich - rapid Vienna faces a crucial phase on the transfer market, since the search for new player options gains driving after Marko Arnautovic's failed transfer. According to OE24 , the sports director of Rapid, Markus Katzer has already been explored possible started.

A prominent name on the list is Davie Selke, who causes a stir by moving from HSV to Basaksehir in Istanbul. Selke, who became top scorer of the 2nd Bundesliga last season and led HSV back to the Bundesliga, could be considered as a potential newcomer in Hütteldorf. Its transfer fee would not be available, because Selke changes free of charge and therefore represents a cost -efficient option.

The failed Arnautovic transfer

The negotiations between Rapid Vienna and Arnautovic, which is currently on vacation, seem to have stalled. According to Kurier there were conversations, but Rapid's last offer was not accepted, which led to a feeling of disillusionment among those responsible. Danijel Arnautovic confirmed that his brother was ready to fly immediately as soon as an agreement is reached. Nevertheless, no further negotiations were sought, which forces Rapid to invest the financial means that would be released by the potential Jansson transfer elsewhere.

Isak Jansson, a promising talent, changes to Nice, which forces Rapid to look for a suitable successor. In this context, the 21-year-old Danish U21 international Isak Jensen is traded by Viborg, who is expected to switch to Vienna for around 1.5 million euros. Jensen is said to close the gap that arises from Jansson’s departure.

further transfer options

In addition to Jensen, the center forwarder Janis Antieste of Sassuolo Calcio was brought into conversation. The 22-year-old is interesting because he was last awarded to Nuremberg and has already gained experience in series A. In addition, Szymon Wlodarczyk, a Polish player, is named as another candidate, despite his difficulties to assert themselves at Sturm Graz.

The transfer summer in Hütteldorf remains exciting, since Rapid Vienna, in addition to the players mentioned, also researches other options and evaluates potential new additions. The pressure to put together a powerful team grows every day, especially in view of the broken discussions with Arnautovic.

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