There’s one sticking point: BVB agree terms with top target | OneFootball

The transfer market at Borussia Dortmund is finally picking up speed! That was not necessarily to be expected recently due to some stalled talks. Now, however, Karim Adeyemi is set to be sold to FC Barcelona — and that is not all. 

Because: Konstantinos Karetsas, a young top talent currently playing for KRC Genk, is highly rated by BVB. The 18-year-old is being courted by several clubs, but Dortmund genuinely have a very good chance of signing him.

The money from the Adeyemi deal is expected to be used, with two attacking players set to move to Dortmund. One of them could be Karetsas, who would also represent an investment in the future.

BVB reaches agreement with top target

According to Sky information, an agreement between BVB and the player’s camp is already in place. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem, as Karetsas and his family are very much in favor of a move to Dortmund.

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Borussia Dortmund and Genk are still holding direct talks after the latest offer was rejected, according to multiple sources. Patrick Berger reports that a total package worth €26 million was offered, but the Belgians are hoping for €35 million in total. That is currently the sticking point.

Karetsas is a priority for BVB. That is clear. He is meant to fill the creativity gap left by Julian Brandt’s departure. What is clear is that Dortmund will still need to improve their offer a little in order to secure the transfer in the end. But there is also no doubt that BVB are clearly in pole position.

Especially since Dortmund still have one major advantage: young players have often developed very well in Dortmund, which is naturally an important factor for players like Karetsas. Still, there is a sense of urgency before, for example, clubs from England enter the race.

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