VfB Stuttgart are on the brink of a double transfer coup this window. The supervisory board of the Bundesliga side has greenlit the funds for two high-profile arrivals: Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg and Leo Sauer from Feyenoord Rotterdam could soon join the Schwaben. The combined outlay for both deals stands at around €30 million, with Pejcinovic commanding €20 million plus add-ons.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in Bundesliga, 56 pts, 17W-5D-7L from 29 games, recent form WLWWD.
What’s driving the transfer push?
Stuttgart are targeting a major upgrade in attack. Pejcinovic has long been the club’s top target for the striking role. The offer to Wolfsburg was recently raised to €20 million plus potential bonuses. Yet a final deal is still pending, as Wolfsburg is holding out for €25 million. Sauer, the Slovak international, carries a €10 million price tag, according to „Bild“. The 20-year-old is also being chased by Hoffenheim and Benfica.
Why do these transfers matter for VfB?
VfB have turned things around in recent years and on Sunday unveiled record figures at the members’ meeting. The VfB Stuttgart 1893 AG posted total revenue of €383.6 million in the 2025 financial year. Net profit reached €22.5 million and equity rose to €83.4 million. But the club’s bosses, led by sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth, have set a clear rule: the multi-million-euro signings hinge on summer sales to balance the books.
Who could leave Stuttgart?
No concrete offers are on the table yet for key players like Bilal El Khannouss and Angelo Stiller. El Khannouss was recently linked with a move away, while Stiller has been the subject of repeated speculation. CEO Alexander Wehrle told members the club’s finances were in excellent shape.
What happens next?
Talks with Wolfsburg and Feyenoord are ongoing. If both deals go through, Stuttgart would land a major upgrade up front. Until then, the situation remains fluid – especially since the club must still secure transfer income to meet its own conditions. Fans are hoping for swift resolutions to keep the ambitious plans on track.
VfB Stuttgart are targeting a top-half finish this season. With potential new forwards joining a side built around playmaker and captain Wataru Endo, the next moves will shape the squad for the campaign ahead.
