Hot rumour: Augsburg's midfield gem Mert Kömür on BVB's radar | OneFootball

Quick, solution-oriented, composed. He is the prototype of the modern playmaker. Mert Kömür of FC Augsburg has played his way into the spotlight with a string of strong performances. Ahead of perhaps the most important transfer window of his career, the 20-year-old’s market value is rising relentlessly thanks to his exceptional football intelligence.

Kömür has worn the FCA shirt since 2019. Since then, the Germany U21 international has made 55 appearances, scoring five goals and setting up another four. Only last year, the Fuggerstadt club extended his contract until 2029. But according to information from fussballdaten.de, a departure in just a few weeks now appears entirely possible.

According to the report, numerous clubs from Germany and abroad are interested in the midfielder. Alongside Borussia Dortmund, international heavyweights such as AC Milan, SSC Napoli, and FC Porto are also said to be monitoring Kömür. In the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt have the technically gifted player on their list.

To Beşiktaş? FCA says no

In January 2026, Augsburg received an offer worth twelve million euros. The sender: Beşiktaş Istanbul. But the Swabians politely rejected the bid from Turkey. It is no secret that the Fuggerstadt club would be very reluctant to let their top talent go.

Since BVB are known for polishing young gems, the Black-and-Yellows’ chances apparently are not bad. Borussia’s scouts reportedly rate him as “one of the players with the greatest potential in the Bundesliga.”

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According to transfermarkt.de, Kömür’s market value has more than doubled from five million euros at the start of the season to twelve million euros. At present, the 20-year-old is still among the lower earners at FCA. For his next career move, he is targeting a salary between 2.5 and 3.5 million euros. But even more important than the financial upgrade, his management apparently sees the sporting perspective as the key factor. Regular playing time therefore has top priority.

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