New midfield option? BVB have Sweden star on their radar | OneFootball

At Borussia Dortmund, there could be some movement in central midfield in the longer term. The Black and Yellows reportedly have a player on their radar who has long since established himself in the Premier League: Yasin Ayari of Brighton & Hove Albion.

According to information from fussball-news.de, Dortmund are monitoring the 22-year-old’s development. Ayari has made a name for himself in England and with the Swedish national team through his performances. As a result, competition for the right-footer is now correspondingly fierce.

Alongside BVB, Newcastle United, AC Milan, and Atlético Madrid are also looking into Ayari. Nottingham Forest are also said to have already explored the financial framework of a possible transfer.

Dortmund like Ayari’s style of play

What makes Ayari interesting for BVB is above all his profile. The Swede is not a classic playmaker, but rather a dynamic midfielder who can cover large areas and brings high intensity out of possession.

At the same time, Ayari regularly gets involved in attack. In Sweden’s recent 3-1 win over Poland in the Nations League, he got himself on the scoresheet. Newcastle had even sent scouts specifically for that match and currently seem to be pushing particularly hard for the Brighton professional.

BVB and Milan are also keeping a close eye on Ayari. However, there is currently no talk of concrete negotiations with Brighton.

Brighton hold the stronger hand

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If Dortmund step up their efforts, the price in particular is likely to become a problem. Although Ayari’s contract runs until 2027, Brighton hold an option for an additional year. According to information from fussball-news.de, that option is set to be activated.

This means the Seagulls can face potential interested clubs with confidence. Brighton are said to be asking around €60 million for Ayari. On top of that, bonuses and a sell-on clause could also be demanded. The Swede’s current market value stands at around €40 million.

For BVB, that would be a transfer from the upper financial bracket. Especially with a possible winter move in mind, a deal therefore appears difficult.

That said, the matter is far from off the table. Dortmund still have Ayari in their sights and are likely to keep a close watch on his development. If an opportunity arises at Brighton, the Black and Yellows will already know the 22-year-old very well. However, BVB would then have to overcome wealthy and high-profile competition.

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