Kicker Report: Augsburg close in on deal for Fürth defender Maximilian Bauer
German footballing magazine Kicker reports that FC Augsburg are currently in the final stage of negotiations to sign SpVgg Greuther Fürth central defender Maximilian Bauer to a long-term deal.
With Bauer--an experienced German youth international--the odd man odd, the ever prudent Fuggerstädter are set to pounce on a disaffected player with an expiring contract. Moritz Kreilinger of German footballing magazine Kicker reports that the FCA are dangling a five-year-deal in front of Bauer. According to Kreilinger, the negotiations center on a free transfer after the season.
The timing of the move likely has few ramifications for some rumored departures from the FCA ranks this winter. Signing Bauer would nevertheless increase the likelihood that the Bavarian Swabian club would sell either Felix Uduokhai or Reece Oxford (both highly valued young central defenders) this summer.
