Adeyemi, Sancho, Schlotterbeck and co.: five big questions at BVB | OneFootball

After qualifying for the Champions League once again, BVB is planning the next major squad overhaul. Several personnel matters are still unresolved — and are likely to shape the transfer summer decisively.

At Borussia Dortmund, planning for the summer has long been in full swing. Although the club has once again qualified for the Champions League, it is clear internally: the squad needs to change. As Sport Bild reports, new sporting director Ole Book is already pushing talks forward intensively — but with an uncertain outcome for several key players.

The situation surrounding Karim Adeyemi is particularly delicate. The 24-year-old is still under contract until 2027, but an extension currently seems a long way off. According to Sport Bild, BVB and agent Jorge Mendes are still far apart, especially on salary and a release clause. Dortmund have therefore apparently set an internal ultimatum: if no agreement is reached in the coming weeks, Adeyemi is to be sold in the summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer. From a sporting perspective, the attacking player has recently lost importance anyway and is not a regular starter under coach Niko Kovac.

The situation appears somewhat more stable with Nico Schlotterbeck — at least at first glance. The centre-back extended his contract until 2031, although it includes a release clause for selected top clubs.

Schlotterbeck clause: BVB not expecting a summer departure

According to information from Sport Bild, BVB currently does not expect the clause to be triggered this summer. The clause expires in mid-July. Nevertheless, a residual risk remains, especially if Schlotterbeck draws attention to himself at the World Cup.

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The situation is also still open with Jadon Sancho. The Englishman, currently on loan from Manchester United to Aston Villa, is being closely monitored, according to Sport Bild. Scouts and sporting director Book are analyzing his performances carefully. A return is not out of the question, but it depends heavily on his form, which has recently been mixed. One thing is clear: BVB wants to strengthen the wings in the summer — whether Sancho is the right solution is currently being assessed.

One decision, however, has already been made: Julian Brandt will leave the club. His contract is expiring and will not be renewed. According to information from Sport Bild, the attacking player has already taken the first steps toward his departure. He is apparently drawn to Spain, also for personal reasons. He recently turned down offers from Saudi Arabia.

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