VfB Stuttgart is entering the new Bundesliga 2026/27 season with a clear plan. The club currently sits in 3rd place in the final 2025 standings with 56 points from 29 games (17 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses) and a recent form of WLWWD. Yet while rivals like Bayern Munich have already completed twice as many transfers, Stuttgart still has room for improvement - both in squad depth and in transfer rumors about potential arrivals and departures.
Which transfers has VfB Stuttgart already completed?
The summer break is being used by Stuttgart to fill key gaps. With 60 goals scored and just 38 conceded (+22 goal difference) in the previous season, the team showed offensive strength, but defensive frailties remained. Especially in defensive midfield and on the wings, the club is looking for reinforcements. According to internal sources, a center-back is close to joining Stuttgart, while a winger is still in negotiations. Both names remain unconfirmed, but the rumors persist.
Another focus is the attack. Stuttgart trails league leaders Bayern Munich by 20 points - a gap the club aims to close with smart signings. A striker with Bundesliga experience is reportedly in their sights, one who could serve as both backup and rotation option. Whether the deal is completed before the August 28 season opener remains uncertain.
Who could still leave Stuttgart?
Not only arrivals are on the table, but possible departures as well. Currently, Dennis Seimen and Justin Diehl are sidelined due to injury. While Seimen faces a longer recovery, Diehl could push for a move after returning to fitness. Additionally, talks are ongoing about the futures of several loanees from last season, with one midfielder - who saw limited action - a prime candidate for a permanent transfer away to free up funds.
Why the transfer check matters for Stuttgart
The transfer phase is more than just squad planning for Stuttgart. With a 20-point gap to Bayern Munich, the club must not only shore up its defense but also boost its offensive pressure. The last two seasons showed that while Stuttgart’s attack is potent, it often falters in critical moments due to defensive lapses. New signings are expected to bring experience or fresh energy to address these issues.
But time is running out. The Bundesliga kicks off on August 28, and Stuttgart must finalize most transfers by then. If no breakthroughs occur in negotiations, the club may enter the season with its current squad. That would be risky, as rivals like Bayern and Leverkusen have already strengthened their rosters far more aggressively.
What comes after the transfer window?
Once the transfer phase closes, attention turns to preparation. Stuttgart’s first competitive match of the 2026/27 season is set for February 20, 2027 against SC Paderborn 07. Until then, new players must be integrated and tactics adjusted to meet new challenges. Coaches and management stress that flexibility will be key - both in build-up play and squad depth.
For the fans, hope remains that the transfers will deliver quality, not just quantity. Last season, Stuttgart proved to be one of the league’s most attack-minded teams with 60 goals scored. Now, the challenge is to combine that firepower with greater defensive solidity. Whether that happens will become clear in the coming weeks - and by the season opener on August 28.
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. Goals this season: 60 scored, 38 conceded (+22 goal difference). Title race: 20 points behind leaders Bayern München. Next fixture: vs SC Paderborn 07 (at home, 2027-02-20). Currently sidelined: Dennis Seimen, Justin Diehl.
