Back to Belek: Winter transfers and training camp discussion

http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/vereine/2015-16/1/tm-news--11517-8760-.html

Looks like the Morris signing is now off as the deal breaks down.

Eichin: "The player has made it clear after intensive discussions that he currently sees future in America. This decision we respect of course. But we will continue to maintain close contact with him and consider a future collaboration."

 

Too bad Thy isn't returning this winter yet, but we might have to make do with the forwards we have for now. Key factor may be when Johannsson is healthy again and if he can make a positive impact. He was the signing that we were all counting on initially. Lorenzen is another wildcard of course, if he's able to stay fit. Hopefully the attacking midfielders like Grillitsch, Bartels, Oztunali, and Kleinheisler can step up and help provide for additional goals.

I read about that Djilobodji guy too. Looks like it'll only be a short term loan without purchase option. He appears to have decent experience though and should give us time to find a more permanent player in the summer. Jesper Verlaat from the reserves could be someone who's ready if he continues to steadily improve.

 

Kleinheisler signing now official, with a new contract until 2019.

http://www.werder.de/en/profis/57720.php

 

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According to Bild, Aycicek is set to go on loan to 1860 Munich till end of the season. They won't have a purchase option though.

http://www.transfermarkt.de/levent-...m/154/thread_id/1017248/page/2#anchor_2263516

 

Papy Djilobodji joins on loan for remainder of the season. There's no purchase option set up, but the rental fee of €400,000 can decrease depending on the amount of games he plays. Hope he can help solidify the central defensive rotation considering that was one of our major weaknesses in the Hinrunde.

 

http://www.werder.de/en/profis/57736.php

 

Aycicek's loan to Sechzig is finalized

http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/...ycicek_ich-fand-sechzig-schon-immer-cool.html

 

Bargfrede missing significant time every year is a mandatory thing that we've unfortunately had to get used to. At least we have Junuzovic fit and ready to go. A midfield of Grillitsch, Junuzovic, Fritz, and Oztunali could work, although we lose a bit of defensive coverage. I don't mind giving Lukas Fröde a chance at the DM spot. I'm a big supporter of the kid. He subbed on late during the Schalke game. And looks like we've switched our plan and intend to keep him for the Rückrunde now.

 

I'm happy with these moves. They fit the role that we need and budget we have to work with. Hopefully Yatabare can provide the stability in central midfield that's been missing for majority of this campaign. Meanwhile Felix Kroos going out on loan to Union Berlin till the end of the season. Shame he didn't really fit into Skripnik's plans, but I hope he's able to regain his form and confidence. He's still relatively young and could become a decent player at the Bundesliga level.

 

Transfer rumor and news of the day. A Chinese club, Guangzhou Evergrande made an offer of 13 Mio + bonuses for Anthony Ujah. Schröder confirmed that the offer was received however it got rejected. Ujah's presence to the team is much more important for the team right now.

http://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga...-ujah-lehnen-mega-deal-ab-44356410.sport.html

 

Another new defender on the way. Milos Veljkovic is said to be travelling to Bremen to complete his medical on Monday. The 20 year old Serbian-Swiss was previously with Tottenham's reserves. According to Kreiszeitung, he's available on a transfer of around € 300,000. He brings a good playing resume, having won a U19 Euro and U20 World Cup with those Serbian youth teams.

http://www.kreiszeitung.de/werder-b...tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-6081924.html

 

Veljkovic signing now confirmed.

https://www.werder.de/en/profis/57952.php

 

Vejlkovic is a long-term project but is already looking potentially like a great find. He was mentioned here as one of the best under-the-radar signings on deadline day.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2612956-best-under-the-radar-signings-on-transfer-deadline-day

 

Looks like we probably won't be going to Belek anymore, as a new winter training camp destination is being considered.

http://www.weser-kurier.de/werder/w...ehrt-wohl-nicht-nach-Belek-_arid,1474040.html

 

Spain will be the new winter training camp destination, exact location within the country will be determined soon.

http://www.weser-kurier.de/werder/w...Werder-faehrt-nach-Spanien-_arid,1485888.html