Sporting director Book confirms: BVB plotting attacking double swoop | OneFootball

BVB are not done yet in attack. Sporting director Ole Book has now also confirmed that the club wants to fill two positions up front. And as soon as possible.

Before the friendly against Fortuna Düsseldorf (1:2), Book spoke openly to Sky about squad planning at Strobelallee. The sporting director confirmed that the Black and Yellows are still active on the market and are specifically looking for reinforcements.

“We know what we want. That is two attacking positions. We are very happy that we were able to keep the spine of this team together (…) We know that we still want to do something, but at the end of the day we want to do the right things. It is not primarily just about pure pace,” Book explained.

Things become more concrete with the first of the two candidates: Konstantinos Karetsas of KRC Genk is expected to move to Dortmund for more than €30 million as soon as possible. The Greek would be an investment in the future, there is no doubt about that.

Book does not comment on names

The fact that there has still been no new attacking signing is also a little disappointing. “Of course we would have liked to have signed an attacking player already, but at the end of the day you also have to respect the laws of the market and move with the times. Timing is absolutely crucial there,” said Book.

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When it came to the possible second arrival, the sporting director remained deliberately vague. Asked whether Said El Mala of 1. FC Köln was among the candidates, Book avoided the question: “Basically, I think everyone is aware that we do not comment on players who are not Borussia Dortmund players.”

Behind the scenes, however, the situation is said to be anything but relaxed. According to reports, the Black and Yellows have submitted an offer for the 19-year-old to Köln, which is said to have caused irritation and annoyance at the Geißbockheim.

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