|
|
Report: Borussia Monchengladbach's Marco Reus favors joining Borussia Dortmund over Bayern Munich
The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to one of the Bundesliga's top two and is reported to be leaning towards BVB after allegedly having talks with the title holders
Dec 28, 2011 8:56:00 AM
Bongarts
Borussia Dortmund has reportedly held talks with Marco Reus about joining the reigning Bundesliga champions at the end of the season.
The Borussia Monchengladbach forward, who has been in sensational form this season, has also been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
However, according to DerWesten, an insider claims that after talks with BVB, "the player is leaning more towards Dortmund than Bayern".
The 22-year-old Germany international was born and raised in Dortmund and was taken on by his hometown club as a youngster.
However, Reus was rejected because of his perceived physical deficiencies and was allowed to join Rot-Weiss Ahlen in 2006.
He has developed into one of the most exciting young talents in the Bundesliga over the past couple of seasons and has now been capped three times by his country.
The issue now is whether BVB, who were on the verge of financial collapse as recently as 2005, are in a position to re-sign its former youth team player.
Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has recently claimed that the club’s two most valuable commodities, defender Mats Hummels and playmaker Mario Gotze, are not for sale even for 120 million euros.
However, it is suggested that Dortmund could raise funds for the proposed Reus deal by selling out-of-favour forward Lucas Barrios, who is reportedly available for €12m, or alternatively Shinji Kagawa.
While Dortmund have not officially confirmed interest in Reus, the club’s team manager, Fritz Lunschermann, has already stated that BVB intend to make at least one high-profile signing in the summer.
The Borussia Monchengladbach forward, who has been in sensational form this season, has also been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
However, according to DerWesten, an insider claims that after talks with BVB, "the player is leaning more towards Dortmund than Bayern".
The 22-year-old Germany international was born and raised in Dortmund and was taken on by his hometown club as a youngster.
However, Reus was rejected because of his perceived physical deficiencies and was allowed to join Rot-Weiss Ahlen in 2006.
He has developed into one of the most exciting young talents in the Bundesliga over the past couple of seasons and has now been capped three times by his country.
The issue now is whether BVB, who were on the verge of financial collapse as recently as 2005, are in a position to re-sign its former youth team player.
Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has recently claimed that the club’s two most valuable commodities, defender Mats Hummels and playmaker Mario Gotze, are not for sale even for 120 million euros.
However, it is suggested that Dortmund could raise funds for the proposed Reus deal by selling out-of-favour forward Lucas Barrios, who is reportedly available for €12m, or alternatively Shinji Kagawa.
While Dortmund have not officially confirmed interest in Reus, the club’s team manager, Fritz Lunschermann, has already stated that BVB intend to make at least one high-profile signing in the summer.
Inside Goal.Com
-
EURO 2012: Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi and Van Persie named in Goal.com's dream team XI
Goal.com put together its dream team for this summer's European Championship in Poland and Ukraine
-
RIGG: Anelka struggling against the current in Shanghai
Nicolas Anelka went against the grain when he moved to Shanghai. Now he's finding that coaching and gelling tactically is like swimming against the tide.
-
ROGERS: Bradley should command a bidding war among Serie A teams
Chievo is currently shopping the American midfielder and several Italian clubs have shown interest.
-
ISOLA: Neymar-led Brazil should be considered the 2014 WC favorite
Neymar was brilliant as Brazil easily handled the United States with early World Cup preparations officially underway.
-
LATHAM: Mexico using summer friendlies to build depth
With World Cup qualifying to begin in June, Mexico is using three U.S.-hosted friendlies to build squad depth.