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HSV pursues Sebastiaan Bornauw from Leeds United

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:55 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

HSV pursues Sebastiaan Bornauw from Leeds United
Summary

Hamburger SV is looking to sign Sebastiaan Bornauw from Leeds United, seeking a loan deal with an option to buy. Reports suggest that HSV has reached a verbal agreement with the 27-year-old center-back. Bornauw, who previously played in the Bundesliga for 1. FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg, joined Leeds United in the summer of 2025 for €6 million and is contracted through 2029. If the transfer proceeds, Leeds could then target Nico Elvedi from Borussia Mönchengladbach to replace him.

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Key Details
  • •Hamburger SV interested in Sebastiaan Bornauw from Leeds United.
  • •HSV hopes for a loan deal with an option to buy.
  • •Bornauw has Bundesliga experience from Köln and Wolfsburg.
  • •Leeds signed Bornauw for €6 million in summer 2025.
  • •Nico Elvedi could be a target if Bornauw transfers.
Latest Updates
  • 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — HSV in advanced talks to sign Leeds defender
  • 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — HSV keen to bring Leeds' Bornauw back to the Bundesliga
What they're saying
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Hamburger SV are interested in Leeds United centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw, according to Sky Germany.Having already reached a verbal agreement with Bornauw, HSV are hoping to sign the 27-year-old on l...

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A move back to Germany looks to be on the cards for former VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Köln centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw.According to Sky Germany, Hamburger SV are in advanced talks with Leeds United o...

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