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Köln considers Wilson and Nketiah as striker targets after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Köln considers Wilson and Nketiah as striker targets after injury

Summary

1. FC Köln is actively seeking a replacement for forward Thijs Dallinga, who is out for the season due to a torn cruciate ligament. With the January transfer window approaching, Köln's squad planner Tim Steidten and his team are exploring options in the English market. Reports indicate that Brentford's Callum Wilson and Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah are among the prospective targets. In addition to English players, Köln is assessing talent in the Turkish market, where clubs like Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe have players struggling for regular playing time.

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Status Watch

•Thijs Dallinga to miss the rest of the season due to injury.
•Köln plans to acquire a striker on loan with an optional purchase.
•Callum Wilson and Eddie Nketiah are potential targets.
•Köln has recruited from England successfully in the past.
•Köln's scouts are also monitoring players in the Turkish league.

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8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Brentford’s Wilson and Crystal Palace’s Nketiah mentioned as potential Köln striker targets

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1. FC Köln were rocked by a significant injury blow during the international break, as Bologna loanee Thijs Dallinga tore his cruciate ligament in a friendly.With the Dutch forward expected to miss t...
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