Transfer frustration at BVB? ‘They’re already under pressure’ | OneFootball

Following developments so far in the transfer market, unrest is growing at BVB. Several senior players want clarity about the squad planning.

Borussia Dortmund are coming under increasing pressure in the transfer market. While several key players have left the club, the Black and Yellows are still waiting for notable reinforcements. The lack of incoming transfers is now apparently becoming a talking point not only among the fans, but also within the squad.

According to Sky, several experienced professionals want to speak with managing director Lars Ricken and sporting director Ole Book during the Asia tour. The reason is uncertainty over the club’s sporting direction and the squad planning, which has so far progressed only slowly. Sky reporter Patrick Berger said: “There are also said to be a few players who want to seek talks in Japan with Lars Ricken and Ole Book to get a sense of where things are actually heading.”

Leading players such as Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryerson and Serhou Guirassy in particular are said to want to know what level of quality BVB will still bring in before the end of the transfer window. After all, Dortmund have already lost an important attacking player in Julian Brandt, while Karim Adeyemi has moved to FC Barcelona. In addition, Niklas Süle and Salih Özcan have departed after their contracts were not extended.

BVB transfers: Pressure on Ricken and Book is growing

So far, the only arrivals have been the talents Joane Gadou, Justin Lerma and Kaua Prates. All three are considered promising, but none has yet proven that they can help BVB immediately. An experienced new signing is still completely missing.

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As a result, the desire for a statement signing in the transfer market is apparently growing internally. Ricken had already announced that he wanted to bring in two or three high-quality reinforcements. There is still time left before the end of the transfer window, but the pressure on those responsible is continuing to rise.

Patrick Berger sees it similarly: “They are already under pressure, they can feel it, but they do not really admit it publicly.” The transfer of Konstantinos Karetsas could provide some relief. BVB are said to have already reached a basic agreement with the 18-year-old attacking talent from KRC Genk. However, negotiations between the clubs are still ongoing. If the deal is completed soon, it could not only improve the squad’s quality, but also significantly ease concerns within the team.

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