Immanuel Pherai

Back with Hamburger for now

Pherai is back with parent club Hamburger after his loan expired while the two sides continue negotiating a permanent transfer to Elversberg, according to abenblatt.

Analysis: Pherai spent the second half of last season on loan at Elversberg, contributing two goals and two assists as the club secured promotion to the Bundesliga.The two sides are now negotiating a lower transfer fee rather than proceeding on the original terms. Pherai himself is reportedly hopeful of a permanent return to Elversberg.