Bayer Leverkusen join race for Danish talent Victor Froholdt
The FC Copenhagen professional has plenty of options to entertain. In the case of the two German clubs, Frankfurt offer a proven track record of helping young Scandinavian midfield talents develop.
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Sweden's Hugo Larsson debuted as a starter for the SGE not long after his 18th birthday and is set for a big money move.Froholdt's Danish compatriot Oscar Højlund presently seeks to replicate Larsson's success.
Froholdt nevertheless could receive better playing time prospects with die Werkself should – as is rumored – a whole host of midfield starters depart. The young box-to-box midfield talent could serve as an important pillar in the rebuilding efforts of Germany's red company team.
Danish double winners Copenhagen are reported to be seeking a €10m base-transfer-fee for their teenage talent. It stands to reason that whichever club ends up winning the race for Froholdt will also have to offer up the Danish champs a generous re-sale clause.
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