Cologne signs Dallinga on loan with purchase option

1. FC Köln has secured a new striker from the Italian market. According to kicker, the German club has sealed the arrival of Thijs Dallinga on loan, complete with a purchase option at the end of the temporary spell.

The Dutch forward joins to battle Ragnar Ache for the starting spot in Cologne's attack. This loan-with-option structure gives the Bundesliga side the chance to assess Dallinga's qualities before committing to a permanent deal.