Werder Bremen continue to play transfer game as they seek relaxation southampton Debtor Yukinari Sugawara this summer.
BILD HANOVER REPORT ON DEFENDER TODAYThat includes comments from manager Clemens Fritz regarding the 25-year-old.
transfer doubt
The newspaper states that while Yukinari Sugawara has been the most valuable asset of the seven loaned players this season, No decision has been made about signing him permanently.
It is thought Werder could sign the right-back on a loan deal with Southampton this summer via a €6m option. But the last few weeks have changed this.
Sugawara is no longer undisputed in the team. His performance has reportedly become 'stagnant'.
Manager Clemens Fritz (45) told BILD: "Yuki has a lot to give, but there is still more potential. He is a good boy, but there has been no decision yet on whether we will continue with him or not."
southampton talks
But the German clubs are certain; They will not pay the €6m buyout clause this summer. However, this doesn't mean that Yukinari Sugawara's time with them is over.
Instead, Werder Bremen intend to negotiate with Southampton to secure the services of the defender. They, obviously, want a cut and want to get it cheap.
The problem on that front is that he is ready to play in the World Cup. Their performance there could help increase their market value. This is something that Southampton are very aware of. Therefore, there is no hope of reaching an agreement with the vendor soon.
Instead, they will sit and wait to see what happens. Sugawara is under contract until 2028 so there is no immediate pressure on that front either.
Looks like they know a lot about what Werder are doing and won't play along for the time being. Whether that causes panic among the German club, who would buy Sugawara for less than his current €7.5m valuation, remains to be seen.
