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Arnautovic deal failed: Rapid Vienna relies on new strikers!
Marko Arnautovic is not moving to Rapid Vienna. The club continues to look for new strikers, including Davie Selke.
Arnautovic deal failed: Rapid Vienna relies on new strikers!
The football world has been watching Rapid Vienna in recent weeks because the transfer of Marko Arnautovic briefly seemed to be within reach. But after weeks of negotiations, the deal has now fallen through. Sports managing director Markus Katzer announced that the required framework conditions were unacceptable. Rapid had made Arnautovic an offer for a two-year contract with a gross salary of three million euros, which both he and his brother and advisor Danijel rejected.
“There's something going on,” you could say, because Rapid Vienna is looking for a big-name striker, especially after Guido Burgstaller ended his career and Dion Beljo returned. This gap must be closed as quickly as possible because the season is underway and the fans expect goals.
Alternatives in view
The search is already in full swing. A possible candidate is Davie Selke, who is currently without a club. But a commitment could be difficult here, as Istanbul Basaksehir offers strong competition and has already submitted an offer. However, Katzer remains optimistic and одtors is not giving up on talks.
Another player who has attracted Rapid's interest is Isak Jensen, a 21-year-old winger from Danish club Viborg. Rapid could secure Jensen for a transfer fee of around 1.5 million euros. Last season he scored nine goals in 27 games and could be an exciting reinforcement for the Hütteldorfer team.
Rapid is also in talks with Janis Antiste, a 22-year-old offensive player from Sassuolo who was most recently on loan at 1. FC Nürnberg, where he scored five goals in 12 games. These new additions could bring a breath of fresh air into the team and bring Rapid back into the race for the title.
The chronology of the Arnautovic deal
The final round of offers finally took place on July 10, while Katzer hoped that a deal was now within reach. An adjustment of the offer to over three million euros gross plus possible success bonuses could have been taken, but this was rejected. The transfer ended and Arnautovic will continue his football career abroad.
However, Rapid Vienna, founded in 1899 and record champions with 32 championship titles, remains on the ball. The membership of 24,000 and the long tradition in Austrian football show that the club can find the right direction even in difficult times. The coming weeks will show whether the alternatives on offense are fruitful and whether Rapid can put together a powerful team for the season.
For more details about Rapid Vienna and its history, visit the website Transfer market.