Several European clubs vying for Hartberg top scorer

Hartberg seems to be a great place for young Austrian strikers to thrive.

Last season, Elias Havel had his big breakthrough with the East Styrian side, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists. Following that campaign, his move to Genoa CFC even saw him make the leap to a top-5 league.

Marco Hoffmann could follow a similar path, currently sitting on ten goals. Following his brace against GAK, he added another two goals against SCR Altach on his birthday.

"I didn't get any presents from my teammates, but the great assists were more than enough," the birthday boy said with a wink. Two years ago, on his 21st birthday, he celebrated his first Bundesliga goal, and he has developed rapidly ever since.

Interest already existed in the summer

As "Krone" reports, several European clubs have already taken notice of the 23-year-old center-forward. Specifically, clubs from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland are said to be monitoring the ADMIRAL Bundesliga top scorer.

There was reportedly loose interest back in the summer. "But nothing concrete," as Hoffmann's agent, Markus Peresich, admitted to "Krone".

Hoffmann himself remains relaxed about the hype surrounding him. "If there are offers, I'm naturally honored. Then you have to listen and talk about it," said the 23-year-old. But he is currently not thinking about an immediate departure, stating he is "happy here, enjoying the moment."

Asking price reported to be in single-digit millions

As "Krone" reports, citing exclusive information, initial talks between the agent and the club are set to take place during the current international break. The transfer fee for a potential deal is also expected to be determined during these discussions.

According to the report, a figure of three to four million euros is being touted. However, Hartberg's sporting director Erich Korherr refuses to consider a sale just yet. "Marco has a contract with us until 2029," he made unequivocally clear.