After some quality Gold Cup appearances, it appears that US midfielder Benny Feilhaber can expect a far kinder welcome back from Hamburg boss Huub Stevens than was forecasted at the end of the recent Bundesliga season.

According to a source high up in the club, all speculation regarding moves for the 22-year old American is water under the bridge at this point. Several clubs in France, Germany and the Netherlands have recently made enquiries with the player's agent, but none have a current dialogue going with HSV.

"There are no talks with other clubs," he told American Soccer Daily on Thursday. "We have no plans to talk with anyone. Some clubs tried to make contact, but we believe in his qualities."

Apparently, coach Stevens has had a change of heart after viewing Feilhaber's Gold Cup shows back in Germany. "He saw them on TV," confirmed the executive.

Feilhaber seemed to be on the outs a month ago, and teams began making overtures. Cologne, promoted Ligue 1 side Racing Strasbourg and second Bundesliga risers St. Pauli have made loan pitches to Hamburg, while a pair of top-six Eredivisie clubs contacted his agent.