Kovac wish revealed: the position BVB want to strengthen | OneFootball

After numerous personnel changes over the summer, Borussia Dortmund are already turning their attention to the next problem areas in the squad. BVB coach Niko Kovac is said to be hoping for another reinforcement in one specific position.

Borussia Dortmund are continuing to work on squad planning for the new season. After several personnel changes, those in charge still see a need for action in a few positions. Alongside the search for a replacement for Karim Adeyemi, who moved to FC Barcelona, and a possible reinforcement on the right flank, central midfield also appears to be on the wishlist.

According to information from WAZ, head coach Niko Kovac would like an additional deep-lying playmaker. Sporting director Ole Book and managing director Lars Ricken are also said to share that view. However, other problem areas currently have higher priority, which is why a signing in that position seems rather unlikely for the time being.

The squad in defensive midfield has changed significantly recently. Pascal Groß already returned to Brighton & Hove Albion in the winter, while Salih Özcan’s contract was also not extended. Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham are expected to shape the center going forward. Behind them, Marcel Sabitzer and Carney Chukwuemeka are further options, while captain Emre Can, after his serious injury, is primarily being planned as a center-back under Kovac.

BVB transfers: New No. 6 currently not a priority

Since the transfer budget is currently mainly earmarked for the signing of Said El Mala and a replacement for Yan Couto may also be needed, the search for a new defensive midfielder could be pushed back until next year. According to the report, a loan deal with an option to buy would also be conceivable as an interim solution.

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At the same time, Dortmund are increasingly focusing on their own youth players. Enzo Duarte and Mussa Kaba in particular are regarded internally, according to WAZ, as promising talents for the midfield of the future. Duarte impressed in pre-season with his performances and is set to be tied down to the club on a long-term basis. Kaba is also highly rated by those in charge and already has a long-term contract.

BVB are therefore continuing to pursue the goal of strengthening the squad not only with external signings, but also of carefully integrating their own talents into the first team. Whether Kovac gets his desired deep-lying playmaker this summer, however, will likely depend largely on further developments in the transfer market.

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