VfB Stuttgart pursuit of Dzenan Pejcinovic

In mid‑July, VfB Stuttgart announced that it was monitoring Wolfsburg striker Dzenan Pejcinovic, a 21‑year‑old who scored 12 goals in 34 league matches last season. The club’s sports director said the player remained under contract with the recently relegated Wolfsburg and that any move was premature.

By the end of July, the transfer discussion had progressed. Portuguese side FC Porto submitted a €23 million offer for the 23‑year‑old, which Wolfsburg rejected. Stuttgart’s own bid of €18 million was below Wolfsburg’s €25 million asking price, leaving negotiations unsettled. Pejcinovic expressed a desire to stay near Munich and was reportedly negotiating a long‑term contract with Stuttgart, while the club continued to seek reinforcement in the striker position.

The reports also noted heightened competition in the winter market for German clubs as they work to finalize their squads for the upcoming season.