Not just Bayern: Dortmund also keen on Eintracht gem | OneFootball

Hugo Larsson's performances at Eintracht Frankfurt have caught the attention of the Bundesliga giants. In addition to FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund is also reportedly considering signing the Swedish midfielder.

Borussia Dortmund is said to be taking a closer look at Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 21-year-old midfielder is seen by the Black and Yellows as a potential piece for a personnel overhaul in the center, as several future questions remain open. Reserve player Salih Özcan might leave the club, and Pascal Groß is already at an advanced football age, while other contract and squad decisions are pending. Larsson has been linked with BVB for some time, and now the interest seems to be becoming more concrete.

However, the competition is prominent. In addition to Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich and Brighton & Hove Albion are also closely monitoring the Swedish national player's development. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Eintracht Frankfurt expects a move no earlier than the summer. The Hessians do not necessarily want to let Larsson go and apparently hope for a bidding war to achieve the maximum return. Previously, The Athletic also reported on Bayern's interest.

Hugo Larsson too expensive for BVB?

The biggest obstacle for a BVB transfer remains the transfer fee. Frankfurt is said to have set a price tag of 50 to 55 million euros for the midfielder, who is under contract until 2029. A sum that would be historic for Dortmund: In the club's history, BVB has never paid more than 35 million euros for a new signing – this amount was invested by the Westphalians in Ousmane Dembélé in 2016. Even though Dortmund has exceeded the 30 million euro mark several times, Larsson would significantly exceed the previous framework.

Sportingly, the current season has been mixed for Larsson. A thigh muscle injury sidelined him for several weeks. He made his comeback in the clear 0-6 defeat against RB Leipzig, and then he was back in the starting lineup for the first time in the 1-2 Champions League match against FC Barcelona.

However, he was absent again due to injury in the narrow 1-0 victory against FC Augsburg. Despite these setbacks, Larsson is considered a key player under Eintracht coach Dino Toppmöller, having moved from Malmö to Frankfurt in 2023 for around nine million euros.

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