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Dortmund fend off PL giants with Nmecha deal

Borussia Dortmund have secured a massive boost with the confirmation of a new contract for star midfielder Felix Nmecha. The Bundesliga club moved swiftly to fend off heavy interest from top Premier League sides, tying the 25-year-old down until 2030. Nmecha's renewal secures Dortmund's midfield metronome for his peak years ahead of the World Cup.

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'Too relaxed' – Man City target criticised despite 'outstanding' season

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha is facing a dual reality as transfer interest from Manchester City intensifies. While the 25-year-old is enjoying a transformative season at the Westfalenstadion, former German international Max Kruse has questioned his defensive grit and consistency. Despite these critiques, Pep Guardiola is reportedly weighing up a move to bring the former academy graduate back to the Etihad Stadium.

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Man City contact Nmecha but Dortmund plot new contract talks

Manchester City have emerged as surprise suitors for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, with Pep Guardiola reportedly keen on a reunion with the former academy graduate. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a transformative campaign in the Bundesliga, establishing himself as a vital cog in the BVB machine and earning a regular spot in the German national team. His dominant performances have not gone unnoticed back in Manchester, where City are beginning to plan for a potential midfield refresh in the upcoming summer transfer window.

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Kehl hints at contract talks for Dortmund star amid Premier League interest

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has confirmed he is working behind the scenes to secure the future of Felix Nmecha. The midfielder’s stellar form has attracted significant interest from Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea. Following a standout Champions League performance, BVB are eager to reward their "incredibly important" asset with improved terms to fend off English suitors.

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Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.

Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.

The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.

The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.

Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.

Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.

Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.

Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.