Surprise transfer rumour: Are Dortmund eyeing up a former Bayern star? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is surprisingly being linked with a signing of Benjamin Pavard. In addition to BVB, RB Leipzig is also reportedly closely monitoring the situation of the former Bayern star.

Is a surprising return to the Bundesliga on the horizon? Rumors are currently circulating around Borussia Dortmund about a possible interest in Benjamin Pavard. According to the portal Transferfeed, the former FC Bayern Munich player has appeared on the radar of the Black and Yellows – however, concrete negotiations have not yet been confirmed.

The 29-year-old Frenchman is under contract with Inter Milan until 2028, but is currently playing on loan at Olympique Marseille. The French first division club has a purchase option of around 15 million euros. Whether this will actually be exercised remains open. Although Pavard regularly starts for Marseille, he has not yet managed to consistently stand out on the field.

This very situation could reopen the market. According to Transferfeed, RB Leipzig is also said to have inquired about the conditions of a possible transfer. A model involving a loan with a subsequent purchase option is being considered – a structure that would keep the financial risk manageable.

BVB and Leipzig interested in former Bayern star Pavard?

BVB frequently faces personnel shortages in defense, which is why a versatile defender would fit the profile for the coming season. Pavard can play both as a central defender and on the right side of defense and brings a wealth of experience from his time in the Bundesliga. Between 2016 and 2023, he played for VfB Stuttgart and Bayern, winning several national titles and the Champions League.

However, it should be noted: So far, this is merely a transfer rumor. Additionally, it is unclear how Marseille will position itself in this matter and what financial terms will ultimately be required. Whether the 2018 World Cup winner will indeed make a return to the Bundesliga is currently completely open.

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