Sancho return? Book reveals BVB's transfer plans | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are planning for the summer transfer window and are also keeping a possible return of Jadon Sancho in mind. Sporting director Ole Book comments on the situation and outlines BVB’s strategic direction.

A possible return of Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund continues to be a talking point – and now sporting director Ole Book has spoken about it in more detail for the first time. While the 40-year-old did not want to provide Sky with any concrete insight into ongoing negotiations, he made the club’s appreciation for the attacking player very clear: “We all know that Jadon Sancho is a good, highly talented player who left a lasting impression here in Dortmund.”

Whether it will actually lead to a comeback remains unclear. Book was deliberately cautious and stressed that no “updates on any talks” would be drawn out of him. At the same time, he made it clear that the matter should not be overemphasized, as there are “a few others” who would also fit the required profile.

Book also answered diplomatically when asked whether Sancho would suit coach Niko Kovac’s style of play. “I believe Niko is a coach who is also very open to technical elements,” he explained, leaving at least some room for the possible integration of the Englishman.

Ole Book outlines the future of the BVB squad

Away from the Sancho topic, Book gave some insight into the club’s strategic direction for the upcoming summer transfer window. BVB have already developed clear ideas about how the team should improve. “We have identified relatively clearly how we can become even better,” he said. The plan is to strengthen several areas of the squad in a targeted way.

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The club sees a particular need for action in defence. After personnel changes and injuries, it is “obvious that we still need to be active at centre-back.” Adjustments could also follow in central midfield and attack. Overall, Dortmund are pursuing the approach of wanting to “strengthen ourselves very selectively in all areas of the team.”

Alongside possible new signings, internal development also plays an important role. The club continues to rely on young talents from its own academy, but also stresses the need for balance. “Young players bring fire, but we also need experience and players in their prime,” Book emphasized. One thing is clear: Borussia Dortmund are planning an active summer in the transfer market – whether with or without the return of Jadon Sancho.

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