In recent days, signs have intensified that VfB Stuttgart is accelerating its pace in the transfer market. Now there appears to be an agreement with a desired player.

According to reports, winger Leo Sauer is on the verge of joining VfB Stuttgart. The Swabian club has reportedly reached an agreement with Feyenoord Rotterdam on the transfer of the 20-year-old Slovak. The transfer fee is said to be around 12.5 million euros.

At Stuttgart, the young talent is reportedly offered a long-term five-year contract. In the coming days, Sauer is expected to undergo his medical examination and sign his new contract.

Both Sky and Voetbal International are also reporting on the development. They mention a price tag of 15 million euros and a sell-on clause.

In pursuing Sauer, Stuttgart apparently prevailed against TSG Hoffenheim and Benfica, who according to reports had also signaled their interest.

VfB Stuttgart pursuing another million-euro deal

According to Sky, Hoffenheim had reached an agreement with the player himself. However, in negotiations with Feyenoord, the Kraichgau club reportedly hesitated. Their desired attacking player remains Adam Daghim from RB Salzburg.

Stuttgart's management had reportedly already freed up the funds for the Sauer deal over the weekend. According to reports, the supervisory board approved a total of over 30 million euros for the transfers of Sauer and Dzenan Pejcinovic.

For the Wolfsburg striker, Stuttgart had recently reportedly increased their offer to 20 million euros plus possible bonus payments. At Wolfsburg, the pain threshold is said to be 25 million euros. Currently, negotiations appear to be stalling.

Sauer could potentially take the place of Bilal El Khannouss at the Neckar, who is considered a sale candidate. The rising star gained prominence last year in World Cup qualifying when Slovakia defeated Germany 2-0. At that time, he impressed against DFB debutant Nnamdi Collins and veteran Antonio Rüdiger on the left wing.