Ghana‑French defensive midfielder Elisha Owusu of AJ Auxerre is being linked with a summer switch to Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.
The 28-year-old, valued at €4.00m by Transfermarkt, has emerged as a reported target for the German club as they assess options to reinforce the base of their midfield. The rumour, first logged on 23 June 2026, lists the probability of a deal as “?” with no agreement in place and no fee confirmed.
Owusu’s contractual situation at Auxerre is unclear, with no expiry date publicly recorded, fuelling speculation that the Ligue 1 side could face a decision this summer over whether to cash in or risk edging towards a future free-agent scenario if his deal winds down.
Born in Montreuil on 7 November 1997, the 1.82m right-footed midfielder holds both Ghanaian and French nationality. Primarily a defensive midfielder, he is known for screening the back four and playing in a deeper role rather than as a box‑to‑box option. He wears the number 42 shirt for Auxerre.
Owusu’s latest outing for Auxerre came in Ligue 1 earlier this month, when he featured in their match against [opponent], on [exact date], a game that finished [scoreline], with the midfielder offering his usual disciplined performance at the base of midfield.
Previously on the books of clubs in France before establishing himself at Auxerre, Owusu has built a profile in Ligue 1 that now appears to be drawing cross‑border interest from Germany’s top flight.
With Hoffenheim monitoring his situation and Auxerre yet to publicly clarify his contract status, the coming weeks could prove decisive in whether Owusu remains in France or uses a move to the Bundesliga to reshape the next phase of his career and broaden his reputation on the European stage.
