Plan A with Said El Mala did not work out for Borussia Dortmund. But Plan B with Giannis Konstantelias now seems to be coming together at breakneck speed.
Free agent Jadon Sancho is leaning towards continuing his career abroad despite attracting interest and contract offers from several Premier League clubs. The 26-year-old winger is currently assessing his future six weeks after leaving Manchester United, with former club Borussia Dortmund among the prominent European sides monitoring his situation.
Borussia Dortmund have officially ended their pursuit of highly-rated talent Said El Mala after FC Koln rejected a massive transfer offer exceeding €50 million. The Bundesliga giants will not submit an improved bid for the youngster following unsuccessful negotiations between the two clubs.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Borussia Dortmund have apparently withdrawn from the race for young star Said El Mala. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken confirmed this to Funke Mediengruppe.
Filippo Mane has been playing for Borussia Dortmund for more than four years, but the centre-back is still a long way from a major breakthrough because of injuries. Now the 21-year-old is among the winners of BVB's pre-season.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has provided a glimpse into the buzzing atmosphere within the Germany camp following the landmark appointment of Jurgen Klopp. The former Liverpool and BVB icon has been appointed to take charge of the national team, sparking a fresh wave of optimism across the country.
To avoid throwing money away in the transfer market, Borussia Dortmund have apparently fundamentally changed their internal approach in their pursuit of target players.
Jonathan Tah is eager to secure the DFL-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund as he begins his second season at Bayern Munich. The centre-back has also set his sights on growing into a leadership role and significantly improving the team's defensive record this term.
Niko Kovac is planning to use Maximilian Beier as a wing-back at Borussia Dortmund. That is reminiscent of Kovac's approach at Bayern Munich and is likely once again to deprive an attacking player of his greatest strengths.
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