Hamburg Targets Heidenheim’s Kevin Müller Amid Transfer Challenges

Transfermarkt.de reports that Hamburger SV is expressing interest in Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller, confirming details from Sky Germany. Both parties appear eager to negotiate a straightforward, low-cost transfer agreement. As Hamburger SV continues its search for a reliable backup to starting keeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes, they have been linked with several potential candidates in recent days.

The transfer of Israeli international Daniel Peretz to Southampton faced delays, primarily because Hamburg wanted to secure a replacement goalkeeper before finalizing Peretz’s move. Ultimately, Peretz expedited the termination of his loan from Bayern Munich by initiating a training strike, pending Hamburg’s acquisition of a new backup.

The HSV management is currently navigating a demanding January transfer window, further complicated by the unexpected resignation of board member for sports Stefan Kuntz at the start of the month. Despite this setback, sporting director Claus Costa and CFO Dr. Eric Huwer have successfully completed several key transactions.

Earlier this summer, when Heidenheim acquired Borussia Dortmund’s Diant Ramaj on loan, CEO Holger Sanwald indicated that Müller would be transferring to Major League Soccer in the United States. However, this prediction did not materialize, leading to Müller expressing his dissatisfaction through social media in a public dispute with the club.

At 34, Müller has been seeking a transfer for some time, as Heidenheim head coach Frank Schmidt has not afforded him any playing time this season, not even in cup competitions, with Ramaj playing the full extent of both league and cup matches.

It appears that a resolution regarding Müller’s situation is finally within reach.