Borussia Dortmund desires to strengthen squad – Muricas News

Edin Terzic responded with a weary smile to the query about undesirable background noise within the championship battle. Dortmund are actually used to headlines comparable to Jude Bellingham shifting to Actual Madrid in the summertime. “Now the information got here from Spain. The weeks earlier than that she got here from England. As soon as she even got here from France,” the BVB coach commented on the latest hypothesis about the way forward for the distinctive expertise earlier than the sport on Sunday (5.30 p.m./Dazn) towards Wolfsburg.

Terzic calmly referred to comparable experiences on the finish of the previous seasons: “Final 12 months it was Erling Haaland, earlier than that it was Jadon Sancho. These are points that don’t match both in our dressing room or within the coach’s workplace.”

In Sebastian Kehl’s examine, nevertheless, the topic of Bellingham is more likely to play an essential position. As a result of a attainable proceeds of round 120 million euros for the England worldwide, who's tied till 2025, would considerably improve the sports activities director’s scope for motion when on the lookout for reinforcements. There may be sufficient want.

Actual Madrid appear to be forward in courting Bellingham. In keeping with info from “Marca”, the “Royal” have reached a “precept settlement” with the 19-year-old on a contract till 2029. Liverpool, beforehand thought-about favourites, have pulled out of poker given the excessive prices. Chelsea FC additionally appears out of the working. Makes an attempt by Dortmund to maintain the younger star for an additional 12 months are usually not very promising. Particularly since a sale subsequent summer season would entail monetary cutbacks.

The change from left-back Ramy Bensebaini (28) from Mönchengladbach is clearly a foregone conclusion. BVB can be on the lookout for alternate options for the proper aspect of defence. The candidate is Ivan Fresneda (18) from Actual Valladolid. The switch price for the Spain U-20 worldwide is estimated at 20 million euros.

The sale of reservist Thomas Meunier might not less than partially refinance the deal. Kehl must dig deep into the membership coffers for a Bellingham alternative. A lead results in Ajax Amsterdam, the place Edson Álvarez (25) is at the moment attracting the curiosity of many golf equipment. The Mexican is taken into account to be as aggressive and powerful as Bellingham, however is extra of a “six than an eight”.

Julian Brandt and Marco Reus have already prolonged

To date, Julian Brandt’s contracts have been prolonged to 2026 and Marco Reus to 2024. Above all, the talks with Captain Reus triggered discussions amongst followers. Critics accuse him of taking part in his position because the chief of the pack too seldom. Shortly earlier than the settlement between the 33-year-old nationwide participant and BVB, nearly 62 p.c of the contributors in a survey by “Ruhr Nachrichten” spoke out towards extending the contract.

This vote left Kehl chilly. “At no time did we permit ourselves to be swayed by present discussions,” commented the sporting director. “Marco is of huge significance to this membership as a participant and identification determine.”

Mats Hummels’ future has not but been determined

Not like Brandt and Reus, negotiations with Mats Hummels (34) and Raphael Guerreiro (29) are ongoing. Each contracts expire in the summertime. The way forward for Hummels is open. The 2014 World Champion will make his choice depending on whether or not he nonetheless sees alternatives to play throughout the membership like Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle.

Then again, the membership is alleged to be near an settlement with Guerreiro. The Portuguese might transfer into midfield if Bensebaini have been signed and fill the hole of Mahmoud Dahoud, who will go away BVB after six years.

There'll in all probability even be younger skills at BVB sooner or later. The signing of 16-year-old Julien Duranville from RSC Anderlecht originally of the 12 months value the membership not less than eight million euros. After surviving a prolonged muscle damage, the Belgian is keen to make his first look. “He’s a extremely proficient winger who’s tremendous sturdy in one-on-one conditions,” enthused Terzic. Duranville’s former coach Vicent Kompany even credit Duranville with profitable the Ballon d’Or.