Eintracht Frankfurt is looking to strengthen its squad further from the Premier League following the completion of the deal for Donny van de Beek. However, negotiations regarding Sasa Kalajdzic are still ongoing.With the arrival of Van de Beek, Eintracht Frankfurt kicks off its preparations this Tuesday. The 19-time Dutch international has been loaned from Manchester United until the end of the season, with the option for Eintracht to activate a purchase clause worth around $12 million in July.Eintracht Frankfurt want to sign Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic on loan until the end of the season. (Bild) pic.twitter.com/xrmKFDKXX4— Transfer News Central (@TransferNewsCen) December 29, 2023 Apparently, the club’s management, led by sporting director Markus Krosche, is eyeing a similar model for acquiring a striker. The prime candidate is former Stuttgart player Sasa Kalajdzic (26), currently under contract with Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite being a two-meter-tall striker, he has only been part of the starting lineup three times this season, prompting his decision to move to Frankfurt. The Austrian international of Serbian roots suffered a long-term injury shortly after joining Wolverhampton, which ruined his chances of adapting smoothly to life in England. By the time his knee was okay, manager Bruno Lage, who wanted him at Molineaux, was relieved of his duties.##NAJAVA_MECA_7775523##Negotiations between the clubs have remained open-ended so far. It remains to be seen whether Eintracht can secure a similarly cost-effective fixed transfer fee as they did with Van de Beek. Otherwise, a pure loan deal might also be considered. Due to the African Cup of Nations call-ups for Omar Marmoush (Egypt) and Fares Chaibi (Algeria), there is currently increased urgency in the attacking department.Kalajdzic was expected to immediately assist in Leipzig on 13 January and would logically join head coach Dino Toppmoller’s team training within this week. Otherwise, the club might need to consider an alternative plan.United’s bad bet all around: Van De Beek on to Eintracht, buy-back clause implementedHowever, it’s worth noting that Rafiu Durosinmi is not considered such an alternative. The 21-year-old Nigerian from Czech club Viktoria Plzen, who recently suffered a knee injury, remains under discussion but would be seen as an acquisition for the future, especially given the purported transfer fee in the nearly double-digit million range. Consequently, this deal isn’t the top priority during the current transfer window.There might be quicker developments on the departure side. Striker Lucas Alario (31), who hasn’t played any competitive matches this season, is reportedly on the verge of a move abroad.
