BVB - News and rumors: Bürki probably rejected the Basel transfer

Will BVB stay with Roman Bürki? Borussia Dortmund’s third goalkeeper is said to have refused a loan to FC Basel. Also: Are the black and yellow players getting a defensive player from VfL Wolfsburg? All the news and rumors about BVB can be found here.

You can find BVB news and rumors from the day before here.

BVB – Transfernews: Bürki probably refused Basel loan

Roman Bürki, currently only the third BVB goalkeeper, has apparently refused a short-term loan to FC Basel. That reports Sport1. Accordingly, BVB was even ready to take over large parts of the Swiss goalkeeper’s salary.

Bürki nevertheless refused. Now Dortmund run the risk of being left with the 30-year-old, who is reportedly the top earner among goalkeepers with five million euros per year.

Bürki had lost his regular position between the Dortmund posts after some uncertainties and mistakes in the course of the past season to compatriot Marwin Hitz. For the new season, BVB also got a new number one in Gregor Kobel.

Bürki, who had only extended his contract in Dortmund until 2023 in 2020, is threatened with the existence of a permanent reservist. According to reports, the club does not have any major concerns that Bürki could disrupt the working atmosphere.

BVB – News: Pongracic in Dortmund probably topic

BVB could apparently strengthen again after the many failures on the defensive. As Sky and the kicker Coincidentally, central defender Marin Pongracic is to come on loan from VfL Wolfsburg. The Landshut native is currently only center-back number four at Lower Saxony and was not in the Wolves’ squad twice recently.

The 23-year-old, who only moved from RB Salzburg to Wolfsburg for ten million euros last winter, should strengthen the Dortmund squad in defense. There are currently two central defensive players in Mats Hummels and Dan-Axel Zagadou.

In addition, Pongracic can also play on the right, where BVB have always plagued stomach pains after the long absence of Mateu Morey, the weeks-long absence of Emre Can and the inconsistent appearances of Thomas Meunier and Felix Passlack. A recently rumored transfer from Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot, which SPOX and Goal had already reported as failed, is likely to have finally been smashed.

In Austria, Pongracic already played in Salzburg under Marco Rose, who he would now meet in Dortmund.

BVB transfers on Deadline Day: These deals are pending

Bürki and Pongracic are just two names that will be the subject of BVB on August 31, the last day of the summer transfer window. The last-minute sales candidates also include other Dortmund professionals:

Marius Wolf (26, contract until 2024): Has been on loan from other clubs for the past two seasons. May leave BVB.
Nico Schulz (28, contract until 2024): Despite its increase in performance at the beginning of this season, it is considered a sales candidate. Currently injured, interested parties are in short supply. The Turkish TV broadcaster A spor last brought him in connection with Fenerbahce.
Marcel Halstenberg (RB Leipzig): Was already considered a safe new addition to BVB, because nothing is happening in terms of Schulz sales, a transfer is hardly imaginable.
Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea FC): BVB wants to borrow him, the player wants to go to BVB. Problem: Chelsea is standing sideways and will probably not let him go.

BVB transfer rumors: Dortmund with Hudson-Odoi clear – everything depends on Saul

1/25

The European clubs can still sign players up to and including Tuesday. BVB has not yet fully completed its squad planning. We take a look at the current rumors shortly before the transfer closes.

2/25

“We’re evaluating the situation over and over again and looking around. Aki Watzke has clearly stated that for economic reasons we won’t do anything if a player doesn’t leave us,” Michael Zorc said a week ago at Sport1.

3/25

In the meantime, one player, THOMAS DELANEY, has left BVB. Sevilla FC paid six million euros for the Dane. More players are on the sales list.

4/25

ERLING HAALAND is definitely not one of them. Wild rumors from France that Haaland could be brought in as a possible Mbappe replacement should he leave PSG for Madrid are very far-fetched.

5/25

A departure from AXEL WITSEL, which has been associated with Aston Villa or AS Roma in the past few weeks, is almost impossible. Assistant coach Rene Maric referred the rumors about the substitute central defender to the realm of fables.

6/25

A change from MARIUS WOLF (26, contract until 2024) is more likely. Wolf was loaned to Hertha and Cologne in the last two seasons. Although he came as a surprise to a brief assignment against Hoffenheim, he is allowed to leave BVB.

7/25

Only offers for the variable winger are apparently lacking. Fenerbahce is traded as a possible buyer for Wolf. According to the sports newspaper Fanatik, the Turkish capital club is aiming for a loan deal with an option to buy.

8/25

Goalkeeper ROMAN BÜRKI (contract until 2023) is also on the sidelines. Zorc has been looking for a buyer for Bürki for weeks. “We haven’t heard anything,” Zorc recently told the WAZ. Moving to Lille, Marseille, Monaco, Inter and Atletico didn’t come off.

9/25

Now Bürki has also rejected a last-minute change on loan to FC Basel. This is reported by Sport1. Accordingly, BVB was even ready to take over large parts of Bürki’s lavish salary – but the keeper decided against a change

10/25

Rumors keep forming about JULIAN BRANDT. However, the 25-year-old assumes that he will remain in Dortmund. After surviving the corona infection, Brandt came on two short missions against Freiburg and Hoffenheim.

11/25

National player NICO SCHULZ is also considered a sales candidate. In view of the current defensive concerns, BVB coach Marco Rose needs every defensive player. In addition, there are apparently no interested parties for the left-back.

12/25

Speaking of defense problems: With Schulz, Can (both muscle injury), Schmelzer, Zagadou (both knee surgery), Morey (cruciate ligament injury), Coulibaly (cruciate ligament tear) and Hummels (patellar tendon problems), six defenders are currently out.

13/25

At least Hummels should be available again after the international break. Nevertheless – even without injuries – the defense is the permanent construction site of BVB. Dortmund conceded 46 goals last season. It is possible that something is still going on here.

14/25

One of the hottest candidates has long been MARCEL HALSTENBERG. According to matching media reports, the change has failed – also because nothing is happening in the Schulz sale. A last minute transfer would come as a surprise.

15/25

BVB already has the larger construction site on the right side of the defense. Despite the return of Meunier, who was unable to build on his EM form against TSG, BVB lacks quality at the right rear. Passlack is solid, Morey injured.

16/25

According to Sky, DIOGO DALOT from Manchester United should provide a remedy – at least as a temporary solution. According to information from SPOX and Goal, the 22-year-old wants to stay in Manchester and fight for playing time. A transfer is off the table.

17/25

VALENTINO LAZARO was also associated with Dortmund. According to the Bild and the kicker, the winger from Inter Milan is more likely to go to Portugal to Benfica. A change should be imminent.

18/25

According to Sky, BVB is therefore working on a deal with MARIN PONGRACIC from VfL Wolfsburg. The 23-year-old can play both in the defensive center and in the right-back position. The aim here is also a loan for the current season.

19/25

Rose still knows Pongracic from the Salzburg era. With a view to a possible switch to a three-way defense chain, a Pongracic would be logical from Dortmund’s point of view. At VfL, the Croat is only center-back number four.

20/25

This could also mean a transfer from JEREMIAH ST. JUSTE (24) be off the table. The Mainz was a topic at BVB at the beginning of July. Sports director Heidel denied an official offer from Dortmund at the time, but he confirmed talks.

21/25

For BVB fans, the JOBE BELLINGHAM personnel would be interesting. The little brother of crowd-pleaser Jude will be 16 years old in September and is currently still playing in the youth of Birmingham City and for England’s U15.

22/25

The new technical director of BVB Edin Terzic said recently at Sky Sport: “We would have nothing against it. You just have to see whether it is the right step at the right time.”

23/25

For the offensive, BVB is keeping an eye on CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI. According to information from SPOX and Goal, BVB is looking at a loan deal with Chelsea. The player wants to go to BVB, but Chelsea is cross. Tuchel does not want to let Hudson-Odoi go.

24/25

Problem: Negotiations with Chelsea winners Jules Kounde (Sevilla FC) and Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid) have stalled. Seville still wants 65 million euros for Kounde – too much for the blues.

25/25

With the proposed Niguez loan, Atletico insists on a clause that would make a subsequent purchase for around 40 million likely. According to Sky, the situation is coming to a head: CHO is clear with BVB, everything now depends on whether Chelsea gets Niguez.

BVB schedule after the international break

date	Competition	opponent	Venue
09/11/2021	Bundesliga	Bayer Leverkusen	A.
15.09.2021	Champions League	Besiktas	A.
09/19/2021	Bundesliga	Union Berlin	H
09/25/2021	Bundesliga	Borussia Monchengladbach	A.
09/28/2021	Champions League	Sporting Lisbon	H