Could the World Cup cause BVB a transfer headache? Here's why | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund faces a difficult task in the transfer market. The World Cup could make the search for reinforcements for BVB significantly more complicated.

While the football world is focused on the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament is apparently also causing concern at Borussia Dortmund. According to BILD, the World Cup could considerably complicate the Black and Yellows’ transfer plans.

According to the report, those in charge around sporting director Ole Book had originally hoped to present the first new signings before the tournament. However, after the arrival of Joane Gadou, things have remained quiet on the transfer market. According to BILD, the problem is obvious: players who shine at the World Cup could become significantly more expensive afterward.

Many clubs traditionally use their players’ strong tournament performances to demand higher transfer fees. That would be a challenge for BVB, because according to the newspaper, the club currently has a transfer budget of around €30 to €40 million available. At the same time, Dortmund are still looking to strengthen several positions. A successor for Julian Brandt is apparently at the top of the wishlist.

BVB need sales to fund new transfers

In addition, the club’s decision-makers are said to be monitoring another midfielder as well as a full-back. The reason is the transfer speculation surrounding Yan Couto and Julian Ryerson, both of whom are reportedly on the radar of other clubs.

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However, according to the report, player sales will also be necessary in order to complete the planned transfers. Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi in particular are mentioned as possible candidates. Dortmund are said to be demanding a fee of at least €40 million for both attacking players. While Guirassy has recently repeatedly been linked with a move away from BVB, there have apparently been no concrete developments regarding Adeyemi so far.

The attacker is said to have a contract offer ready for signature, but is still leaving his future in Dortmund open. For the BVB bosses, that probably means one thing above all: patience. The World Cup could have a decisive impact on the transfer market this summer — and force Dortmund to wait longer for their desired reinforcements than originally planned.

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