Gladbach has set its sights on 17‑year‑old Vitaly Laturnus from Aktobe to shore up its attacking options. According to Kazakh portal asnews.kz, the U19 international is nearing a contract extension that could push his price higher.

Who is Vitaly Laturnus?

The young striker hails from Kazakhstan and already features regularly for Aktobe’s senior side. In twelve games he has netted four goals and provided one assist. His father wants him to stay one or two more years at home before moving to a bigger club. The Fohlen are watching him much like Crystal Palace.

Why is Gladglass interested?

Gladbach currently sit 12th in the Bundesliga with 38 points from 34 matches (9W‑11D‑14L) and a recent form of WLWDD. With 42 goals scored and 53 conceded (‑11 goal difference) the team clearly needs fresh firepower. A quick signing could lift the goal tally and narrow the gap to the leaders – they are 51 points behind Bayern München.

What could a move look like?

If Aktobe offers Laturnus a new deal, Gladbach could negotiate a transfer with a price uplift. Existing figures suggest a multi‑million‑euro fee is realistic if the Kazakh youngster continues to develop. An early move would let the club integrate him this season.

What does this mean for the future?

Securing the transfer would let Gladbach start a long‑term project, guiding the youngster to his peak while solving the immediate scoring problem. It could also become a future resale asset. For Aktobe, a profitable deal would signal that their academy talent is gaining international attention.

Current context

Gladbach is battling to stay clear of the relegation zone while Bayern München dominates the title race. An injection of new attacking talent could lift the club out of the lower half and give fans something to cheer about. The team remains alert as it plans the next steps with Laturnus.