What was reported?

On July 5 2026 the 1. FC Nurnberg officially stated there is no interest in signing striker Semir Telalovic. The 23‑year‑old forward was linked with Rot‑Weiss Essen, but the Nürnberg management dismissed the rumor immediately, noting that the squad plan is already set.

Why did Nurnberg respond?

The club is deep in preparation for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season and wants to avoid distractions. Coach Michael Köllner’s staff has already locked in the starting eleven for the first three matches, building the attack around Nikola Milinković and Hannes Wolf. Adding Telalovic now would have upset the balance and delayed contract talks with players already secured.

What comes next?

Nurnberg stays focused on preseason work and intends to target specific reinforcements in the summer window that fit the tactical blueprint. The board continues to scout midfield options while fans await the season opener on July 27. If Rot‑Weiss Essen persists with interest, a later offer might be reconsidered – but only after the current squad plan is finalised.