Three-way battle in Spain for BVB striker Fábio Silva | OneFootball

He had his place in the team secured during preseason. But once the first competitive matches are on the schedule, Fábio Silva (24) could be facing a spot on the bench.

Despite all the transfer rumors, Serhou Guirassy remains part of the BVB squad. If the 30-year-old goal scorer stays at Borussia, he is also likely to remain the number one option at center forward next season. That would leave Silva with little more than a substitute role.

Even his goal in preseason in the 1-0 win over FC Tokyo is unlikely to change much. The Portuguese forward is hardworking, covers a lot of ground, but lacks real threat in front of goal. Last season, Silva made 39 appearances but found the net only three times. His seven assists improve his record only slightly.

When he played on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for UD Las Palmas in 2024/25, his stats looked a bit different. Although he was unable to prevent the club from the holiday island of Gran Canaria from being relegated, Silva still made a positive impression in La Liga with ten goals in 25 appearances.

Sale or loan? BVB has the choice

His performances in Spain have by no means been forgotten, as transfer expert Rudy Galetti reports on X. With Real Betis, Villarreal CF, and promoted side Deportivo La Coruña, three clubs from Spain’s top flight are all pursuing the BVB striker.

According to the report, however, the Black and Yellows are not interested in selling the one-time Portugal international. A loan move for Silva, who is under contract until 2030, is said to be definitely not out of the question.

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Together with Dortmund sporting director Ole Book (40), the Portuguese forward’s agency is said to be analyzing the offers on the table from the Spanish trio, according to fichajes.net. In order not to miss preseason with his future club, Silva is aiming to complete a final move to Betis, Villarreal, or A Coruña no later than August 12.

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