Overview

• Manuel Pfeifer has agreed terms with 1860 München after leaving Austrian side TSV Hartberg on a free transfer, with an official announcement expected soon.
• Transfermarkt values Pfeifer at roughly €800,000 and reports indicate several 2. Bundesliga clubs had expressed interest before he chose 1860 München.
• Pfeifer joins a recruitment drive that already includes former international Kevin Volland, Florian Niederlechner, Kilian Jakob and Justin Steinkötter.
• Rot-Weiss Essen have responded by bolstering their roster with right-back Michael Kostka plus signings of Luca Bazzoli, Marek Janssen and Malte Brüning.
• Both 3. Liga rivals are using their summer transfers to build momentum ahead of the new season kickoff in early August.