Sancho back to Dortmund? How realistic is a BVB comeback | OneFootball

After Giannis Konstantelias’ serious injury, BVB could make another move on the transfer market. A return for Jadon Sancho is causing debate – but a BVB insider has spoken plainly.

Borussia Dortmund have suffered a major setback early in the new season. New signing Giannis Konstantelias tore his cruciate ligament on his Bundesliga debut against Hamburger SV (2-0) and will be out for several months. The 23-year-old had previously made an impression by scoring his first goal in a Dortmund shirt.

The long-term absence could now affect the club’s transfer plans. According to Sky, BVB want to examine various options. Alongside a permanent signing, loan deals are also said to be under consideration. There is reportedly still some financial room for another transfer.

One name in particular is fueling the debate: Jadon Sancho. The former Dortmund fan favorite is currently without a club and could therefore even be signed on a free transfer after Deadline Day. Managing director Carsten Cramer did not want to comment specifically on a possible return, but he certainly spoke warmly about the Englishman on Sky90: “There are hardly any names that excite people in Dortmund more than Jadon. That’s just the way it is.”

BVB insider cools hopes of Sancho return

At the same time, Cramer made it clear that Dortmund’s squad planning may not be finished yet. “Ole Book and Lars Ricken are currently giving it some thought – completely independently of the injury,” the BVB chief explained. However, the idea of Sancho returning to Dortmund for a third spell is currently considered rather unlikely. Sky reporter and BVB insider Patrick Berger significantly lowered fans’ expectations.

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Because of his past, Sancho is certainly a player the club could think about. However, Berger’s assessment of the current search was clear. “BVB have certainly scouted him closely and taken a good look at him in recent months,” Berger said. He then delivered the key verdict: “That’s why I almost have to disappoint all the fans and say: I don’t think that’s the profile BVB will be going for in the next few days.”

So for now, the Sancho trail appears to have gone cold. By contrast, the possibility of Dortmund making another move in the transfer market after the Konstantelias shock remains realistic. Who could fill the gap that has opened up is still unclear shortly before the end of the transfer window.

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