Wolfsburg linked with Gladbach striker Tabaković ahead of crucial relegation clash
VfL Wolfsburg are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Haris Tabaković ahead of the summer transfer window, according to sources close to the club. The link emerges as the two sides prepare to face each other in a critical Bundesliga fixture this Saturday at the Volkswagen Arena, with Wolfsburg deep in a relegation battle and Gladbach not yet mathematically safe.
Swiss-born Bosnian forward Tabaković has been a rare bright spot for Gladbach this season, scoring 11 goals and providing two assists in 29 league appearances. His potential move to Wolfsburg is seen as part of a broader strategy by Die Wölfe to overhaul their attacking options, which have struggled throughout a difficult campaign. Wolfsburg have scored just 34 goals in 30 matches, the third-lowest tally in the division.
The timing of the speculation adds a fascinating subplot to this weekend's match, offering Wolfsburg's hierarchy a direct opportunity to scout the 25-year-old against their own defense. Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking has already drawn comparisons between Tabaković and Union Berlin's Andrej Ilić, whom his side successfully contained last weekend. Slovak defender Denis Vavro, who made 17 clearances in that match, is likely to be tasked with marking the Gladbach striker.
For Gladbach, selling Tabaković could provide necessary funds for a squad rebuild under coach Eugen Polański. The club has endured a poor run of form, winless in their last nine matches, and currently sits 13th, just five points above the relegation playoff spot. A defeat to Wolfsburg, coupled with other results, could drag them back into immediate danger with three games remaining, potentially affecting their summer planning and valuation of key assets like Tabaković.
Wolfsburg's need for a proven goal scorer is acute. Their current striking corps has been hampered by injuries, with Jonas Wind sidelined until May, placing a heavy burden on young Dženan Pejčinović and Mohamed Amoura. The potential acquisition of Tabaković would represent a direct reinforcement from a domestic rival, a player already acclimatized to the Bundesliga's demands.
The financial details and structure of any potential deal remain unknown, with no fee or contract terms reported at this stage. Both clubs are expected to prioritize their final league positions before engaging in serious negotiations. A move would see Tabaković reunite with Hecking, who previously coached Gladbach from 2016 to 2019, adding a further personal connection to the reported interest.
