Transfer interest in Leeds man ‘serious’ – Fits the mould ‘almost perfectly’

Leeds United defender Sebastiaan Bornauw fits the mould for HSV Hamburg ‘almost perfectly’ as they look to replace Luka Vuskovic.

Neunzigplus report that the German side’s interest in the Leeds man is ‘serious’ and there’s plenty of evidence for it.

Leeds United player on list

Sport Witness covered a report today explaining that talks for Sebastiaan Bornauw were underway with Leeds. The German side are on the hunt for a new centre-back to replace Vuskovic following his successful loan last season.

Neunzigplus report that the phrasing used in reports – that Bornauw is “one of three or four centre-backs” being targeted – shows that the club are ‘seriously considering the 27-year-old.

They state that a shortlist implies the process is serious and that no candidate is locked in as yet, but the profile is clear. HSV want a player who is Bundesliga-proven, match-ready and within the financial reach of the club. They aren’t looking for a prospect; they need someone ready to go on August 28^th.

Perfect profile for HSV

As far as they’re concerned, Bornauw fits the mould ‘almost perfectly’. He has Bundesliga experience from years spent at Köln and Wolfsburg.

There is no risk regarding adaptation to the league or language. He is also at an age when centre-backs typically reach their peak stability. And he has a profile with distinct characteristics – he is strong in the air and inside the box.

For a team that needs to prioritise defensive stability, he offers the ideal balance of strengths. There is also a belief that Leeds won’t be hard to negotiate with.

The feeling is that they are likely to be open to negotiations as Bornauw is not a part of their plans. He barely featured under Daniel Farke last season, and they’ve spent big adding further competition this summer.

The wait is now on to see how HSV narrow down their shortlist. For now, there is talk but no actual negotiations, but there’s every indication that can change.