Overview
- Elversberg rejected Eintracht Frankfurt’s initial approach for 22-year-old striker Younes Ebnoutalib, with Bild reporting the offer was about €6.5 million.
- Ole Book, Elversberg’s sporting director, confirmed there is no agreement yet and suggested a higher proposal from Frankfurt could reopen talks.
- Ebnoutalib leads the 2. Bundesliga with 12 goals and is under contract with Elversberg until 2028, which strengthens the club’s negotiating position.
- Competition for the player includes VfL Wolfsburg and other interested teams, raising the likelihood of a higher fee.
- Eintracht’s urgency follows injuries to Jonathan Burkardt and Michy Batshuayi, while summer addition Elye Wahi has struggled to make an impact.