German football clubs pursue key transfers ahead of deadline

German football clubs are active in the final stages of the transfer window. Kennedy Okpala, a 21-year-old striker from SC Paderborn, is reportedly set to join Dynamo Dresden. The move follows a failed attempt by Dresden to secure Jason Ceka. Okpala is expected to undergo a medical check before finalizing the deal, which may see him replace Jonas Oehmichen, who is seeking a move to Alemannia Aachen.

In other news, Energie Cottbus is targeting several players to strengthen their squad before the deadline. The club is reportedly interested in Julian Pauli, a defender from 1. FC Köln who previously played for Dynamo Dresden, and Anton Donkor, a winger currently sidelined at Schalke 04.