Leeds United defender Sebastiaan Bornauw 'seriously considered' by Bundesliga outfit Hamburg
Another Bundesliga club have been credited with interest in Leeds United defender Sebastiaan Bornauw
Bundesliga outfit Hamburg are reportedly considering a move to sign Leeds United defender Sebastiaan Bornauw.
The 27-year-old arrived at Elland Road during the last summer transfer window, sealing a £5.1m move from Wolfsburg.
He was a bit-part player for the Whites last term, finding himself behind Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Pascal Struijk in the pecking order. Struijk has since left but with Tarik Muharemović now through the door, Bornauw could again find opportunities limited.
Hamburg ‘considering’ move for Leeds United defender
According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, Bornauw is being eyed up for a potential return to the Bundesliga by Hamburg.
The six-cap Belgium international has six years of Bundesliga experience having had two years at FC Cologne before his four-year spell at Wolfsburg.
While the appeal of regular minutes could prove strong for the centre-back, Leeds may be reluctant to leave themselves light in the heart of defence.
If Daniel Farke continues to deploy a system utilising three centre-backs, depth will remain of the utmost importance.
Daniel Farke on Sebastiaan Bornauw
In the early stages of last season, when quizzed about Bornauw’s lack of action, Leeds manager Farke said: “He’s a really really good player and we are there with not one problem so far in the centre-back position.
“He has to just to be patient a little bit because I can’t blame any of the other guys because they have rarely put a foot wrong.
“Even Jaka Bijol has not done a foot wrong and would not be deserved to take Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk out at the moment.
“It’s tough for Sebastiaan right now because not to make it into the matchday squad for player of his calibre is difficult. It’s one of the the most difficult decisions at the moment. But this is how professional football works.”
Earlier this year, Bornauw was linked with former employers FC Cologne.