Frankfurt Considering Mahdavikia Move

GOAL - Eintracht Frankfurt have turned their attention to Iranian national Mehdi Mahdavikia as they seek to strengthen their squad.

"Mahdavikia is someone we are discussing," admitted Frankfurt trainer Friedhelm Funkel.

The Iranian’s contract at Hamburg will expire at the end of June, so he is available on a free-transfer. The only consideration for Frankfurt will be the player’s wages.

Besides Mahdavikia, Frankfurt are also showing an interest in Werder Breman’s Leon Andreasen.

The midfielder impressed during a loan spell at Mainz and Funkel considers him "a very good player."

"We are looking at signing two new playersm" manager Heribert Bruchhagen stated.

Japanese midfielder Junichi Inamoto, who has moved from Galatassary, is the only new arrival so far.

Added Bruchhagen: "We will go into the new season with 23 or 24 players.”