There are media reports that Hannover might be looking to sign Schalke striker Franco di Santo.
Hannover has just won promotion back to the Bundesliga, and they will be looking for players that will allow them to strengthen.
They have already signed Esser and Korb among others to add more defensive stability at the back, and they are now looking for players that can help them become more potent in front. They will be hoping that Franco di Santo will bring his Bundesliga experience with him and allow them to compete with the top sides in the league.
Franco di Santo has struggled with Schalke ever since his move from Werder Bremen. He has managed only eight goals during his 49 appearances with the club and might want to change the atmosphere.
The Hannover coach said that there is nothing concrete yet and that they are looking at different options in order to strengthen the team. They know that Franco di Santo will be available at the right price and that this could be an opportunity for them to get a player with a vast amount of Bundesliga experience. He knows that at the moment they need players that will allow them to survive in the tough environment of the Bundesliga rather than players who lack experience.
He believes that he already has some good young players in the team and that he will need to add more experience by signing established players. He feels that a player such as Franco di Santo will bring more stability to the club and help the younger players get acquainted with this tough league.
He admitted that there following the player and that they will make a decision soon. Otherwise, they will be looking at other options that will allow them to strengthen their attack.