Tim Oermann, a 21-year-old center-back, has attracted the interest of 'financially strong first division clubs'. He has a release clause in his contract, which is valid until 2026, that allows him to leave if VfL Bochum is relegated. Due to the lack of a sports director at Bochum after Marc Lettau was relieved of his duties in October, contract extension talks are on hold. Therefore, Bochum can only expect an appropriate transfer fee for Oermann in the upcoming summer.