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Ajax have pulled off a major transfer surprise by securing the signing of Germany international Julian Brandt. The former Borussia Dortmund playmaker was available as a free agent and has penned a three-year deal in Amsterdam after months of secret talks.

The signing of Said El Mala is increasingly becoming a nerve-racking saga for Borussia Dortmund.

Once, every door in the football world seemed open to Giovanni Reyna, but his career has so far not gone as hoped. Is he now turning his back on Germany for good?

Borussia Dortmund appear to be getting nowhere in their pursuit of Said El Mala at 1. FC Cologne. Sporting managing director Thomas Kessler has now spoken plainly.