Ellyes Skhiri's return to 1.FC Köln has fallen through for now , but the club's bosses continue to look for the perfect solution.
Effzeh sporting director Thomas Kessler confirmed their eagerness to find a defensive midfielder in a recent media briefing:
"If we're going to look at that position, we're still searching for a solution, but we need patience," Kessler carefully explained.
Now, according to Portuguese journalist Pablo Oliveira, they have found a potential target in VfL Wolfsburg's Vinícius Souza
The report even suggests that Wolfsburg have already received an official offer, but ejected Köln's offer of a loan with an option to buy.
Meanwhile, Kicker.de believes Wolfsburg are reluctant to let the 27-year-old, who is expected to be a key figure next season, go for good.
Furthermore, it's unsure whether the transfer is financially feasible given Wolfsburg paid around €15million for Souza last summer.

