Hoffenheim eye Elm

14 February 2009 15:33
undesliga leaders Hoffenheim are reported to be keen on Swedish starlet Rasmus Elm.[LNB] The 20-year-old is currently on the books of Kalmar FF in his homeland.[LNB]The talented midfielder has forced his way into international reckoning this year and bagged his first goal for his country in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Austria.[LNB]That display has once again brought him to the attention of clubs in Europe's top divisions, with Kalmar aware of the mounting interest in their promising youngster.[LNB]"We know that a number of teams are interested in Rasmus," Kalmar's sporting director, Svante Samuelsson, told Expressen.[LNB]"But except from Fulham, there have been no serious enquiries."[LNB]While Kalmar face a battle to retain the services of their prized asset, Elm has revealed that he would be willing to sign a new contract with the club.[LNB]"Right now it looks that like could happen, but it's hard to say," said Elm.[LNB]"We will talk about it when I return to training."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports