Anton still hot property: BVB keen to keep defensive star | OneFootball

Waldemar Anton has quickly developed into a key player at BVB. There is still strong interest in him, especially from two leagues.

Anton is now considered indispensable to the defense at Strobelallee – and that is exactly what has put international competition on alert. As the online portal Fußballdaten.de reports, the 29-year-old is on the radar of two Premier League clubs and one La Liga side.

Specifically, Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Atlético Madrid are said to be considering a move for him. The Germany international joined Dortmund from VfB Stuttgart in 2024 and quickly established himself there.

In case of a sale: BVB want a high fee for Anton

According to the report, however, the interested clubs do not have great chances of success. It would take an “exceptionally high offer” to even get BVB to the negotiating table. The club’s decision-makers view Anton as a player of “high importance,” and he is “generally not for sale.”

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Still, there appears to be a threshold. If an offer of between €35 million and €40 million were to arrive in Dortmund, the club could at least consider entering negotiations.

Anton’s contract runs until June 30, 2028, so the Bundesliga club is well aware of its negotiating position.

Rather than a sale, however, BVB are apparently planning the opposite. Sport BILD and kicker recently reported that Dortmund want to extend his contract by another two years before the end of the year if possible. Anton could also take on the role of third captain, which became vacant following Julian Brandt’s departure.

In addition, the player could secure a significantly higher salary than before. Since he is currently completely happy in Dortmund, staying also seems to be the most realistic option.

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