Borna Sosa linked with Bundesliga return

Mainz have reportedly targeted former Stuttgart defender Borna Sosa.

Two and a half years after leaving VfB Stuttgart, Borna Sosa is being linked with a return to the German Bundesliga.

The Croatian international, currently at Crystal Palace, has emerged as a winter transfer target for Mainz 05, according to SWR and Sky Germany.

Mainz coach Urs Fischer is said to be looking to strengthen his options on the left side of defence, with Sosa seen as a good fit for the role.

Since joining Crystal Palace from Ajax last summer, Sosa has mostly featured off the bench.

Despite this, the left-back is not currently considering a move away from the London club, according to Sky.