Mainz is reportedly interested in signing Luka Lochoshvili, the defender's partner at 1st FC Nurnberg.[1098177] The club has found a replacement for Lochoshvili, U-21 captain Alexios Kalogeropoulos, after agreeing to a release with him.[1094979] Gruber's departure from Nurnberg is seen as a major blow to the team, which could be forced to sell more players in the coming days.[1098177] Nurnberg's top defender Fabio Gruber has left the club to join Mainz.[1094979]