Holstein Kiel is targeting Grant-Leon Ranos, a 25-time Armenian national player. The striker was observed during a test match against Kazakhstan, where he played 68 minutes on the left wing. Ranos moved from FC Bayern Munich to Borussia Monchengladbach in 2023, but failed to establish himself. With Tim Walter remaining on the coaching bench, Holstein Kiel has secured an important personnel decision this summer. In terms of squad planning, the Storks are still in the early stages. Further reinforcements will likely be added in the coming weeks. Given the ambitions documented by Walter's reappointment, it is expected that quality will be signed alongside potential, which will help immediately without a long adjustment period. Olaf Rebbe, Holstein Kiel's managing director, will likely also have Ranos in mind, as the striker has potential but has not yet broken through. Ranos could be the next signing for the Storks, who have already added two talents, goalkeeper Ben Schmit and attacking player Moritz Reimers.