New twist in BVB link: Scottish giants make their move | OneFootball

A central midfielder with leadership qualities and experience is wanted. At just 20 years of age, not many professionals can boast that – Vanja Dragojevic of Partizan Belgrade can. It is therefore hardly surprising that Borussia Dortmund have also shown interest in the young Serb. A move for the two-time international is becoming more concrete.

As early as the beginning of this year, the first reports emerged claiming that BVB had taken an interest in Dragojevic. Following the departure of Salih Özcan (28), whose contract expired on June 30, and Emre Can’s (32) serious injury, the Black and Yellows are in need of defensive midfielders.

However, a move for Dragojevic can apparently be shelved for the time being. The Serbian outlet Mozzart Sport reports that Rangers of Glasgow are serious about signing the 20-year-old. According to the report, the renowned Scottish club are offering a transfer fee of €4.5 million for the player, who is under contract with Partizan until 2030. But the “Steamroller” from the capital are said to be demanding €5.5 million plus a sell-on clause for any future transfer. A release clause worth €15 million now appears irrelevant.

Captain at 19

In spring 2025, staffing shortages pushed Dragojevic into the first team of the Serbian record cup winners. The youngster, a product of the club’s own academy, seized the opportunity with both hands and quickly established himself as a regular starter. Head coach at the time, Srdjan Blagojevic (53), was so impressed by the performances of the midfield jewel that he immediately appointed the young pro as team captain ahead of the 2025/26 season.

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The Serbian international hit the ground running. After a long and exhausting season, Dragojevic finished with 41 appearances, scoring four goals and providing four more. Dragojevic could now be on the verge of a major career leap.

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