Out of the picture in Milan: Christopher Nkunku an option for BVB? | OneFootball

After it had seemed in the previous days as though an agreement was getting closer, Said El Mala’s move from 1. FC Köln to Borussia Dortmund finally collapsed on Friday. BVB announced that they no longer intend to submit another offer for the 19-year-old and will instead look for an alternative.

One hot name is 23-year-old Greek Giannis Konstantelias of PAOK Thessaloniki, but according to Bild, a move for Fisnik Asllani (TSG Hoffenheim) is also conceivable. The tabloid also names Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) and Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal CF) as candidates who are at least on Dortmund’s radar. Jadon Sancho as well, although—if at all—he would likely only become a topic shortly before the transfer window closes on September 1.

Further speculation is being fueled by French outlet L’Equipe, which is also linking Christopher Nkunku with BVB. The former RB Leipzig player only moved from Chelsea FC to AC Milan a year ago for around €37 million, but he is already no longer part of the club’s plans and is expected to be moved on as soon as possible. Nkunku himself also wants to leave Milan again.

Barcelona and Leipzig in for Nkunku?

A loan move is considered likely, also because of his well-paid contract that runs until 2030, possibly with a purchase option attached. FC Barcelona are said to have been looking into Nkunku for some time and have already made contact with his management, but according to L’Equipe, a return to the Bundesliga is also an option.

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An Nkunku comeback in Leipzig is said to be a possibility after the Red Bulls boosted their finances through the sale of Yan Diomane to Real Madrid while also creating a need in attack. But BVB are also reportedly in the race for the 18-time France international, who was already discussed two years ago in Dortmund, although at 28 he would not fully fit the club’s strategy of primarily signing players with resale potential.

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