Yağız Sabuncuoğlu reports that TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are targeting Serbian right back Ognjen Mimović of Fenerbahçe Istanbul. The Turkish journalist already correctly predicted a transfer move involving the Bundesliga club this summer when reporting on a loan out for defender Attila Szalai. Sabuncuoğlu claims that the Sinsheimers have submitted a formal offer for the 20-year-old.
Hoffenehim possess an exigent need at the right back position. Valentin Gendrey was meant to fill the slot made vacant by Pavel Kaderabek’s departure this summer, but the Frenchman recently succumbed to a serious injury and looks to be out long-term.
Mimović only just moved to Fenerbahçe during the January 2025 transfer window on a €6.7m deal from Red Star Belgrade. He was then immediately loaned out to Zenit St. Petersburg.
The now twice-capped Serbian international has generated plenty of interests from other clubs. Sabuncuoğlu reports that Antalyaspor are also interested in Mimović.
The player himself – having not yet even made an appearance for his new parent club – will obviously wish to take his time making a decision on his future.
At present, Mimović maintains an estimated market value of €3.5m.
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