BVB star keeps future open: two Turkish clubs make their move | OneFootball

Could Borussia Dortmund still see a surprising departure? One player is reportedly on the radar of two Turkish top clubs.

Something could still happen in Borussia Dortmund’s attack shortly before the end of the transfer window. Fábio Silva has been linked with a move to the Turkish Süper Lig. Trabzonspor in particular is now said to be seriously considering a move for the 24-year-old. Galatasaray is also being mentioned as an interested party.

According to information from the Turkish newspaper Fanatik, Trabzonspor has already made an inquiry to BVB about Silva. The club reportedly prefers a loan deal including a purchase option. Talks between the clubs are said to already be underway. Most recently, a possible transfer fee of around €20 million was being discussed for the Portuguese forward. It remains unclear, however, whether that amount would also be reflected in a purchase option.

Alongside Trabzonspor, Galatasaray is also said to be closely monitoring the Dortmund player’s situation. Transfer journalist Rudy Galetti reports that the Turkish champions have recently stepped up their efforts for Silva. The striker himself had already fueled speculation about his future even further after the 1–2 defeat to FC Bayern in the Super Cup. Asked about a possible departure, Silva said: “That’s not the most important thing right now. I don’t know what will happen. I feel good.”

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At the same time, the Portuguese player made it clear that he is not entirely satisfied with his playing time so far. “Of course I want to start more games and help the team,” said Silva. In Dortmund’s attack, he has so far had to slot in behind Serhou Guirassy in the competition for places.

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Silva also does not see his qualities exclusively in the role of a classic center-forward. “I’m not a normal number 9, I’m a 9.5,” he said, describing his own style of play. The Portuguese player joined Dortmund from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2025 for €22.5 million and is under contract with BVB until 2030.

In his 40 competitive appearances so far for the Black and Yellows, he has scored four goals. Most recently, he netted the goal that made it 1–2 in the Super Cup against Bayern. A decision is likely to come soon: the German transfer window closes on September 1. If Silva does indeed leave, Dortmund will likely also have to start looking for a replacement.

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