By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

HSV in advanced talks to sign Leeds defender

Sky Germany reports that Hamburger SV are in advanced negotiations with Leeds United over the signing of Sebastiaan Bornauw.
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A move back to Germany looks to be on the cards for former VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Köln centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw.

According to Sky Germany, Hamburger SV are in advanced talks with Leeds United over a deal to sign the 27-year-old defender.

The Bundesliga outfit are hoping to bring Bornauw in on loan with an option to buy.

With Leeds having agreed a deal to sign another centre-back in Nico Elvedi from Borussia Mönchengladbach, the path is now clear for Bornauw to make the switch to HSV.

Leeds reportedly paid €6 million to sign Bornauw from VfL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2025. The Belgian defender made 17 appearances in his first season with the English club.

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