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BVB Transfer News: Which Dortmund stars could increase their value at the World Cup?

Borussia Dortmund will be strongly represented at the 2026 World Cup – 11 players have been called up to various squads. Only a few clubs are sending more players to the tournament than the Black and Yellows, who hope their stars can shine on the international stage.

Some Dortmund players are expected to feature regularly for their respective national teams – including those who could go deep into the tournament with their sides. According to the current 2026 World Cup betting odds, Germany are considered one of the title favorites, which means players like Nico Schlotterbeck could have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves.

That suits BVB just fine – especially when it comes to players who have attracted interest from other clubs. Strong performances from two stars could strengthen Dortmund’s position in transfer negotiations and give them a better chance of fending off suitors or securing significantly higher transfer fees.

Felix Nmecha

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Felix Nmecha only signed a new contract with Dortmund until June 2030 in March 2026, but the 25-year-old is attracting interest from Premier League clubs – including Manchester United and Manchester City. The new contract extension has already pushed up Dortmund’s asking price, and strong World Cup performances would drive it even higher.

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the midfielder after his inclusion in Germany’s final squad, and following his display in the 4-0 win over Finland, Lothar Matthäus described Nmecha as one of the best box-to-box players in the world. After returning from a knee injury, he has secured a place in the 26-man squad – and his chances of playing regularly at the World Cup look good.

Nagelsmann admitted that Nmecha is not automatically first choice in midfield. VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller, Pascal Groß and Leon Goretzka are also competing for a spot alongside Aleksandar Pavlović. But if Nmecha does make the starting lineup, it would benefit Dortmund in any potential transfer talks.

CEO Lars Ricken has already stressed that Nmecha is a key part of the club’s future and that they have no intention of selling him. However, a strong World Cup could mean Dortmund would potentially be able to demand €100 million – which would either scare off interested clubs or earn BVB three times what they paid for the midfielder in 2023.

Julian Ryerson

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While Nmecha is not an automatic starter for Germany, Julian Ryerson can consider his place in the Norway national team far more secure. The 42-cap international showed his attacking qualities in the 3-1 win over Sweden, setting up two goals.

Ståle Solbakken’s team are seen as dark horses for the tournament, which could give Ryerson the chance to impress well into the knockout stages. That suits Dortmund very well, given the apparent interest in their player.

The 28-year-old is said to have attracted interest from Barcelona and Manchester United. Although Ricken has stressed that he does not want to let Ryerson go, the defender only has two years left on his contract. An outstanding tournament could put Dortmund in a position to demand even more than the reported €30 million this summer and force potential buyers to pay a significantly higher premium.

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