Saga drags on: two options for Julian Brandt | OneFootball

Julian Brandt is still waiting for a decision. Four weeks after his contract with BVB expired, the midfielder is still without a club – but two clear paths are now emerging for his future.

Since the summer, Brandt has been a free agent, and no new club has been confirmed so far. Reporter Luca Bendoni from the Italian edition of Sky reports that two options in particular are taking shape for the long-time BVB professional – one in England, one in the Netherlands.

The most concrete interest appears to be coming from the Premier League. Leeds United are reportedly still pushing to sign the 30-year-old and are said to be offering him a three-year contract. Brandt is said to be “fascinated” by the idea of playing in England in the future, Bendoni writes. Leeds have already been considered a strong candidate for weeks, with Daniel Farke in particular said to be driving the deal forward.

Brandt himself has not yet made a decision. He is also still said to be keeping Serie A in mind as a possible destination.

Ajax still in the race – Spain apparently no longer an option

A move to Ajax Amsterdam is considered the second serious possibility. The Dutch record champions are also said to still be trying for Brandt, but according to Bendoni they are not in pole position in the race for the experienced player. Ajax finished last Eredivisie season in fifth place.

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One option that had recently been discussed now appears to be off the table: several La Liga clubs, including Celta Vigo and Real Betis, had been linked with the former Leverkusen player. It had been rumored that Brandt might prefer a move to the Iberian Peninsula partly because of his Catalan girlfriend. But there is now no more talk of a move to Spain.

The question now is when one of the interested clubs will really step up the pressure and enter into concrete negotiations with the player.

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