"Already in talks": This trio could leave BVB in the winter | OneFootball

Sebastian Kehl has already initiated talks about possible squad changes. At BVB, up to three players might be on the verge of leaving in the winter.

Borussia Dortmund is facing a relatively quiet winter transfer period—at least in terms of new arrivals. Instead of new players, departures might be the focus. This is suggested not only by a public statement from sports director Sebastian Kehl but also by a corresponding report from BILD.

"We have a few matters that we might want to settle this year. It might also be early January. There might be one or two squad movements, but nothing crazy. I am already in talks," said Kehl after the 2:0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach shortly before the winter break.

According to BILD, three players are at the center of attention, who have recently played hardly any role in sports. Chief among them is Julien Duranville. The Belgian offensive talent is not getting a chance under coach Niko Kovac and recently didn't even make it into the matchday squad. According to the report, the 19-year-old is pushing for a move to gain match practice again. BVB is open to discussions but only wants to loan Duranville, not sell him. Injuries and a lack of rhythm have recently significantly hindered his development.

Duranville, Campbell, and Özcan on the Verge of Leaving BVB

According to BILD, Cole Campbell is also among the candidates for departure. The US youngster wanted to leave the club in the summer, but a move to VfB Stuttgart fell through at the last minute. Since then, Campbell has only played 16 minutes in official matches for the first team. Internally, a loan or a permanent transfer is being considered again, with interest reportedly coming from Belgium.

The situation is most complicated for Salih Özcan. The defensive midfielder has lost sporting significance, and his contract expires in the summer. Although there are repeated reports of interest from Turkey, according to BILD, Özcan tends to fulfill his well-paid contract in Dortmund. However, if a suitable offer comes in, BVB would be open to discussions.

Regardless of possible departures, one thing is clear: new signings are not planned for the winter. After significant investments in the summer, Dortmund currently lacks the financial leeway. The focus is therefore on possible squad optimizations—not on a major shopping spree.

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