Managing director of Bundesliga 2 side Arminia Bielefeld, Christoph Wortmann has credited his team's hard work for regaining promotion.
SABC Sport understands that German Bundesliga second division outfit Hannover 96 are the leading favourites to sign defender Ime Okon on a free transfer from SuperSport United next month.
German club VfL Bochum have confirmed the departure of 20-year-old defender Mohamed Tolba as part of a broader squad reshuffle following their relegation to the Bundesliga 2.