FC Koln under time pressure: Just two weeks until the season starts, but the transfer plans of FC Koln are blocked. Sport boss Thomas Kessler (40) is racing against the clock to sign four new players. The last defeat against Bayern Munich (5-1 on May 16, 2026) and the poor form (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses in the last five games) increase the pressure.
What’s blocking the transfer plans?
Kessler has to work with limited financial resources, making negotiations difficult. The club urgently needs defensive reinforcements, especially a defensive midfielder. Talks with Tottenham for English talent Mikey Moore (18) are stalling due to unresolved price issues.
How is the search for a defensive midfielder going?
Finding a defensive midfielder is a top priority. FC Koln has several players in their sights, but negotiations are dragging on. Time is running out, as the first competitive match in the DFB Cup against Würzburg is on August 24.
What’s next?
Kessler must make decisions in the coming days. Fans expect reinforcements to turn around the team’s poor recent form. FC Koln faces a crucial week.
