Heidenheim is showing interest in Christian Fruchtl, a goalkeeper born in 2000, who was acquired by Lecce from Austria Vienna during the summer transfer window. Fruchtl is under contract with Lecce until 2027. If a transfer were to occur, it would mark a return to his homeland, as he developed through the youth system at Bayern Munich. However, reports suggest that a change in goalkeepers as early as January is unlikely, indicating that any negotiations would be targeted for the next summer. Fruchtl has only made one appearance for Lecce, which was in the Coppa Italia.