VfB Stuttgart is on the brink of signing 21‑year‑old U21 international striker Dzenan Pejcinovic, after intense talks with Wolfsburg have already taken place. The club still has to meet the requested €25 million transfer fee.

Who is Dzenan Pejcinovic and why does Stuttgart want him?

Born in 2005, Pejcinovic scored 13 goals for Wolfsburg last season and is regarded as one of the top offensive talents among the relegated Bundesliga sides. Wolfsburg, relegated to the 2. Liga after the 2025/26 campaign, is demanding €25 million according to Sky. Stuttgart, currently sitting fourth with 62 points, sees him as the perfect partner for Deniz Undav, whose contract runs until 2029.

Which signings are already confirmed?

Grischa Prömel has already arrived on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim and will add experience to the midfield. Dutch forward Tim van der Leij, 20, joins from RKC Waalwijk on a deal until 30 June 2030. Defender Pascal Stenzel leaves after seven years, while goalkeeper Alexander Nübel has moved to Besiktas Istanbul.

How does this affect the current season?

Stuttgart sits fourth with 62 points, 18 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses, boasting a +22 goal difference (71 scored, 49 conceded). The team trails Bayern Munich by 27 points, after Bayern’s 3‑0 victory on 23 May 2026. The last five results form a LLDDW sequence, with the most recent two matches lost. The next home fixture is on 1 August 2026 against Paris FC.

What does this mean for the club’s future?

If Pejcinovic joins the Swabians, he will be thrust straight into the attack to boost the goal tally. Simultaneously, Undav’s extension to 2029 secures long‑term planning. The blend of seasoned newcomers and young prospects could keep Stuttgart in the hunt for a Champions‑League spot, even though the gap to Bayern remains sizable.