BVB surprise: this much money is still available for transfers | OneFootball

After the signing of Joane Gadou, Borussia Dortmund’s transfer budget seemed to be almost exhausted. But at BVB, there are apparently surprisingly more millions available for new transfers.

Borussia Dortmund will apparently be able to invest significantly more in the upcoming summer transfer window than previously assumed. That is reported by Sport Bild. Although there was recently talk of a starting budget of around €25 million, sporting director Ole Book is now said to have been given considerably more financial leeway.

At first, the situation seemed complicated: with the signing of centre-back Joane Gadou, who is joining from RB Salzburg for €19.5 million plus possible bonus payments, a large part of the original budget had effectively already been allocated. Nevertheless, according to the report, another transfer “in Gadou’s price range” is still possible.

BVB still sees an urgent need for action in two positions in particular. According to the report, “the search for a ball-winning midfielder and a new playmaker” is currently the top priority. At the same time, Dortmund are already working on more talents for the future. The club’s decision-makers are apparently focusing particularly intensely on Hertha wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn. The 16-year-old is considered a highly developable player with great potential and fits Dortmund’s current transfer profile exactly.

BVB rely on creative transfer models

As Sport Bild further reports, the Black and Yellows could increasingly turn to creative transfer models if necessary. Loan deals with a purchase option are the main idea being discussed. This would allow high transfer fees to be pushed into later financial years. At the same time, the club would keep the option open to walk away from a permanent deal if the player’s development proves disappointing.

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In keeping with that, sporting managing director Lars Ricken had already said in April in an interview with Sport Bild: “For top players who fit us perfectly, we would certainly also find creative solutions.” Meanwhile, a return of Jadon Sancho apparently looks less likely. According to the reports, there are still internal doubts as to whether the Englishman is even an optimal sporting fit for the current concept.

What is clear, however, is this: BVB want to complete their squad planning much earlier this time. Last-minute transfers are to be avoided if possible so that coach Niko Kovac can work with a largely complete squad at an early stage.

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