Reports today confirm that the transfer of Alexander Schlager to Bremen has reached a breakthrough stage after Salzburg gave the green light to the move and reached an agreement with the interested team. While personal terms and contract length are yet to be agreed - it is looking increasingly likely that the Bremen are about to get one of their top transfer targets signed and sealed. Bremen continue discussions over the move, with no rival interest reported so far to complicate matters. So far in this season, Bremen are conceding 1.83 goals a game (44 in 24), more than they'd like compared to the Bundesliga standard. The hope is Alexander Schlager adds a bit of steel and helps make them tougher to break down. Speculation continues to connect Salzburg with Haris Tabakovic and Abubakr Barry while no fresh rumours surround Bremen. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.