Several top clubs circle, will BVB miss out on a transfer target? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund must prepare for high-profile competition in the race for a midfielder. Two Italian clubs in particular could beat BVB to a possible transfer.

Borussia Dortmund’s chances of signing Sven Mijnans could be fading. The AZ Alkmaar midfielder is on the radar of several clubs, with the transfer race reportedly gaining momentum in Italy in particular.

According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, both Juventus and Como are preparing concrete steps to sign the 26-year-old. The report also says that PSV Eindhoven are looking into Mijnans. However, AZ Alkmaar are said to prefer a sale abroad so as not to strengthen a direct rival in the Eredivisie.

BVB are not alone in their interest. According to Sky, Mijnans is also being discussed internally at RB Leipzig. However, the Saxony-based club have reportedly not yet submitted an official offer to AZ Alkmaar. In addition, the Dutchman has also been linked with Bayer Leverkusen in recent weeks.

BVB facing setback in pursuit of Sven Mijnans

Mijnans himself has already made it clear that he is aiming for the next step in his career. Speaking to the Noordhollands Dagblad a few weeks ago, the Dutchman said that he could most easily imagine a move to the Bundesliga or Serie A. Although his contract in Alkmaar runs until 2028, there is reportedly an understanding between the player and the club that he can leave this summer if a suitable offer arrives.

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Mijnans has plenty to offer on the pitch. Last season, he recorded an impressive 21 goals and nine assists in 50 competitive appearances. In addition to his natural role as an attacking midfielder, he was also used in central and defensive midfield and can fill in on the wings as well. He also led AZ Alkmaar onto the field as captain in more than 30 matches.

There are currently differing reports regarding the possible transfer fee. While Sky reports a price tag of around €10 million, De Telegraaf writes of a demand between €15 million and €17 million. One thing is clear, however: if the competition from Italy now gets serious, a move to BVB will become significantly more difficult.

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