Winter Transfer Window Heats Up: Taylan Duman Eyes Return, Hansa Rostock Plans Squad Changes

As the winter transfer window approaches, German football clubs are actively managing their squads with key contract renewals and potential signings. Taylan Duman, a former 1. FC Nürnberg midfielder, is seeking a new club after a difficult year. Having played 78 matches for Nürnberg from 2021 to early 2025, with 9 goals and 7 assists, Duman has been clubless since July following injuries and relegation struggles at Sandhausen. He has increased his muscle mass and fitness, signaling readiness to return to competitive play. Potential suitors include Eintracht Braunschweig and Jahn Regensburg, as Duman contemplates a move to the 2. Liga or an ambitious third-division side, according to Bild.

Meanwhile, at Hansa Rostock, sporting director Amir Shapourzadeh and coach Daniel Brinkmann have both extended their contracts for at least two years amid a significant turnaround in team performance. After being 15th with just 11 points following ten matches, Rostock is now just five points off the top, behind Energie Cottbus. Discussions are underway to reduce the squad size during the winter window due to possible player departures. However, injuries to midfielder Paul Stock and defender Felix Ruschke mean they will miss their next away game against Regensburg.

These developments highlight ongoing strategic squad management in German football as clubs aim to strengthen their rosters and maintain competitive momentum mid-season.