Georginio Rutter will not feature in Hoffenheim’s next match amid mounting interest from a number of clubs, the German club has confirmed. Rutter has been strongly linked with a move to Leeds United over the last few days, with the Whites reportedly in talks over a deal in the region of €30m.
The 20-year-old striker only penned a new deal with the German club last year, but he has caught the eye with his performances this season to establish himself as one of the brightest young talents in the Bundesliga. As such, it would certainly be seen as a statement of intent if the Whites were to successfully land him this month and make him their second signing after adding Max Wober to their squad earlier this week.
However, according to Hoffenheim director of football Alexander Rosen, there is more than one club interested in the forward. With questions about his future increasing, the decision has been taken to pull Rutter out of Hoffenheim training and the club have confirmed he will not play in their friendly against Servette on Monday.
