BVB plan for life after Kobel: is Mio Backhaus the answer? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have apparently set their sights on Werder Bremen’s top talent Mio Backhaus (22). A move as early as this summer could seriously shake up the goalkeeping hierarchy at BVB.

The Black and Yellows are said to have shown interest in Backhaus, as Deichstube reports. Whether talks have already become concrete remains unclear. What is clear, however, is that with the goalkeeper likely to cost around €15 to €20 million, a transfer would probably only be an option if Gregor Kobel (28) leaves BVB. At the moment, though, that does not appear to be the case.

Backhaus is one of this season’s breakout stars. After the sudden departure of first-choice keeper Michael Zetterer (30) to Eintracht Frankfurt, the 22-year-old stepped into the number one role in Bremen. He has played 31 Bundesliga matches and conceded 54 goals. Standing at 1.94 meters, the Germany U21 international goalkeeper is currently regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in German football.

International interest

But BVB are far from alone in the race for Backhaus. According to Deichstube, SC Freiburg are also preparing for a possible departure of Noah Atubolu (23) and have the Bremen keeper on their radar. Internationally, the list of interested clubs is impressive: alongside Newcastle United, heavyweights such as Inter and AC Milan, as well as Brighton & Hove Albion and Bayer Leverkusen, are also said to be keeping tabs on the talent.

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Werder Bremen’s financial situation is forcing the club to consider sales. A departure for Backhaus would therefore likely be welcomed internally. However, the goalkeeper (under contract until 2028) is not actively seeking a move and wants to continue developing at Werder until 2027. Still, a change of heart from the German-Japanese player cannot be ruled out if a sporting and financially attractive offer comes in.

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