Revealed: BVB make transfer priority clear | OneFootball

After Borussia Dortmund’s start of training, the Black and Yellows’ transfer plans are becoming increasingly concrete. While one personnel matter is the top priority, Jobe Bellingham could take on an even more important role internally.

Jobe Bellingham apparently made intensive use of the summer break. At Borussia Dortmund’s start of training, the Englishman looked significantly more athletic and visibly more muscular, according to the Ruhr Nachrichten. This physical development could be of major importance not only for the 20-year-old personally, but also for BVB’s further transfer planning.

Although Borussia Dortmund still want to strengthen the squad, their financial possibilities are not unlimited. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken recently announced: “We want to make two or three more good signings.” Internally, those in charge are focused mainly on three unresolved problem areas: a successor for Julian Brandt, a new winger as a replacement for Karim Adeyemi, who is likely to move to FC Barcelona, and a defensive midfielder are on the wish list.

According to information from the Ruhr Nachrichten, however, the search for a creative attacking player is currently taking priority. As a result, there is a chance that in the end there will no longer be enough budget available for another holding midfielder.

Konstantinos Karetsas remains BVB’s top candidate

In that case, Bellingham would likely move even further into focus. The Englishman already impressed at times in the holding midfield role last season, gaining stability and presence there with increasing playing time. Konstantinos Karetsas of KRC Genk is still considered a strong candidate to succeed Brandt. However, signing the 18-year-old is likely to be expensive. Reports suggest the Belgian top-flight club is demanding around €35 million.

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At the same time, BVB are convinced that Bellingham is still far from the end of his development. Ricken said after the start of training: “The core of the team has stayed together. I also include last year’s new signings in that, such as Fabio Silva, Carney Chukwuemeka or Jobe Bellingham. They will improve — and that is also our expectation of them.”

Regardless of that, Borussia Dortmund do not want to make any rushed decisions on the transfer market. “But we want to make the right signings — not just any signings that might earn us applause for a moment and then be questioned again in November. Instead, we are taking the time to sign players who will make us better in the end,” Ricken emphasized.

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