Werder Bremen Joins Hamburg in Pursuit of Southampton’s Damion Downs

Overview

• German outlet Bild, as cited by SBI Soccer, reports Werder Bremen have entered the race with Hamburg to sign Downs on loan this month.
• Downs has recorded one assist in 14 appearances for Southampton this season and last featured on November 25.
• Southampton’s coaching change in November saw Tonda Eckert replace Will Still, and Downs’ role has remained limited.
• The American forward joined Southampton last summer after an €8 million move from Köln, where he scored 11 goals and helped secure promotion, and he has since made his senior U.S. debut.
• Both Werder Bremen and Hamburg are seeking attacking reinforcements, with Bremen 10th on 17 points and Hamburg 13th on 16 points in the Bundesliga.