Schalke fending off 1.FC Köln in battle for TSV Hartberg gem Elias Havel
FC Schalke 04 is competing with 1.FC Köln for the signing of TSV Hartberg's promising forward Elias Havel. Schalke is reportedly ahead in negotiations for the 23-year-old Austrian talent, who had a strong season with 16 goals and 4 assists. TSV Hartberg aims to secure a record transfer fee for Havel, whose contract expires in a year.
- ▪FC Schalke 04 has entered the race to sign Elias Havel from TSV Hartberg.
- ▪Havel scored 16 goals and provided 4 assists in 33 matches this season.
- ▪TSV Hartberg hopes to set a new club transfer record, surpassing the current €1.3 million mark.
- ▪Schalke has reportedly overtaken 1.FC Köln in the negotiations for the player.
- ▪Havel is a former Austrian U-21 international currently on loan from Linzer AK.
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