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Watzke announces Haller’s replacement in “eight to ten days”.

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August 3, 2022

Watzke announces Haller's replacement in "eight to ten days".

Borussia Dortmund is looking for a replacement for Sebastien Haller, who is suffering from testicular cancer and will be out for several months. This was confirmed by BVB Managing Director Hans-Joachim Watzke in an interview with the sports show.

“We said as long as we don’t have a clear diagnosis, we have to keep the ball flat first. That’s also a matter of respect for the boy,” said the 63-year-old: “But we have it now and of course it’s clear then that the downtime will be relatively long.”

BVB recently announced that Haller’s testicular tumor was malignant and that he therefore had to undergo intensive treatment. It is currently completely open when the Ivorian can start training again, a downtime of several months is to be expected. Haller switched from Ajax to Borussia Dortmund this summer for around 31 million euros.

“Now dumping everything on Youssoufa Moukoko’s shoulders, he’s 17 years old, that might be a bit much,” said Watzke. That’s why he thinks “that we’ll do something again in terms of personnel.” However, the market is difficult. “Ideally, something should happen in the next eight to ten days,” Watzke announced.

BVB: Bayern nightmare in the raffle

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So far, BVB has been extremely active on the transfer market. With Karim Adeyemi, Nico Schlotterbeck, Salih Özcan, Niklas Süle, Marcel Lotka and Sebastien Haller, some top players went to Dortmund this summer.

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According to Sebastian Kehl, Sebastien Haller will be out “definitely for months”. Kehl also did not rule out the possibility of being active on the transfer market again, but only “if it makes sense”. An internal dual leadership is also conceivable.

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Should one become active again after the Haller shock, there are a few names that are circulating. The future of some players from their own ranks is still uncertain. SPOX therefore examines all current transfer rumors about Borussia Dortmund.

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Additions – KRZYSZTOF PIATEK: Borussia Dortmund has apparently kept an eye on the national player of Poland. Journalist Nico Schira reported on this on Twitter. Piatek has recently returned to Hertha BSC after his loan in Florence.

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Piatek probably has no future in Berlin and despite the contract until 2025, they are ready to sell it. According to their own statements, however, Serie A club US Salernitana should be the favorite to sign the 26-year-old. You’re working hard on a transfer.

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ANDREA BELOTTI: BVB probably also has this striker on their list. According to Tuttomercatoweb.com, Dortmund want to make an offer for the striker. The 28-year-old’s contract with FC Torino expired in June.

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However, Belotti is also being courted by other clubs. Nice, Roma, Inter, Toronto FC and West Ham United are considered interested. According to Sky, BVB’s interest shouldn’t be that big anyway. Other candidates are in the foreground.

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EDIN DZEKO: For example the Bosnians. According to CalcioMercato, BVB should deal with Dzeko. He is currently playing at Inter Milan. However, BVB should be offered “strikers on the assembly line” (Bild newspaper).

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The 36-year-old still has a contract with Inter until 2023, so a fee would be due. He still knows the Bundesliga from his time in Wolfsburg. With the wolves he became champion with partner Grafite as a “Bayern nightmare” in 2009.

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As mentioned, the problem with Dzeko is the transfer fee: When he switched from ROMa to Inter, he “only” cost 1.5 million, but BVB should only consider him free of charge and with a sharp drop in salary. Tendency: Nothing will happen.

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MAURO ICARDI: The Argentine is also considered a candidate. BVB is probably interested in the center forward from PSG. According to Sky, the player should also be able to imagine a move to Dortmund. The 29-year-old’s contract expires in 2024.

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The arrival of compatriot Lionel Messi has rendered Icardi expendable in Paris and has seen little use towards the end of last season. On the Seine one is therefore open to a change.

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EDINSON CAVANI: In addition to the aforementioned candidates, the name of the Uruguayan has also been added in recent days. According to Sport 1, the 35-year-old is an option at Borussia Dortmund as a Haller replacement.

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Most recently, Cavani was under contract with Manchester United, but his working paper was not extended beyond the summer. In addition to Dortmund, FC Villarreal is also considered a potential buyer for the striker.

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ANTHONY MODESTE: The Cologne striker, who recently spoke openly about a change, is said to have been offered to BVB. This is reported by Sport Bild. Accordingly, Modeste would be available quite cheaply (3 million).

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But: He probably wants a two-year contract, which is said to have caused a stir in Cologne. Therefore, such a transfer does not seem to be a big issue in Dortmund.

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DAVID RAUM: Due to his strong performances last season, the left-back has been the focus of some top Bundesliga clubs, including BVB. Hoffenheim, however, should demand a hefty fee of at least 30 million euros.

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To make matters worse, FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are also other interests for the 24-year-old. According to Bild and kicker, an offer from Leipzig for space was recently rejected. However, an agreement does not seem out of the question.

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CARNEY CHUKWUEMEKA: The 18-year-old could see himself moving from Aston Villa to AC Milan, according to Gazetta dello Sport. However, he said goodbye to the alleged desire to play for BVB.

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According to reports, BVB was Chukwuemeka’s dream destination. But the interest was only one-sided. At Milan he would be the alternative to Renato Sanches, whose transfer has not yet been completed. PSG and Barca are also apparently on it.

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ROGER FERNANDES: FC Braga’s talent has probably attracted numerous top clubs. According to A Bola, BVB should also be among them. Newcastle and Atletico are also apparently interested. The Spaniards probably offer three players in exchange.

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An offer from BVB for the 16-year-old offensive player has apparently already been rejected. Braga probably doesn’t want to give up Fernandes at all. His contract with the Portuguese club ends in 2024. The release clause is said to be 40 million euros.

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YUNUS MUSAH: The talent from FC Valencia should be on BVB’s radar. According to several Spanish reports, Dortmund inquired about the 19-year-old’s contract terms. Musah still has a contract until 2026.

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BVB probably became aware of the 3-1 friendly defeat against Valencia. The midfielder has already made 61 appearances in the Primera Division. His release clause is €100m. Valencia listens but probably from 20 million.

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Departures – MANUEL AKANJI: The central defender’s contract with BVB ends in 2023, he does not want to extend it. But the 26-year-old is probably picky. According to the French portal footmercato, he turned down an offer from Stade Rennes.

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BVB could use the transfer fee of allegedly 25 million euros. Sport1 recently reported that Akanji is said to have rejected several offers from the Italian Serie A. He was probably also offered at Arsenal.

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DAN-AXEL ZAGADOU: The 23-year-old’s contract with BVB expired at the end of June. According to L’Equipe, the defender could be drawn to Italy. Both Roma and Milan would love to win over the Frenchman.

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BVB signed Zagadou as a talent from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. However, due to persistent injury problems, he was never able to show his full potential. In addition, new competitors were added with Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck.

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RAPHAEL GUERREIRO: According to WAZ, the defender now wants to stay with the black and yellow beyond the summer. Accordingly, the Portuguese plans to stay until at least 2023, when his contract expires.

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Rumors have recently been circulating that linked the left-back to a departure. Among other things, Spanish media reported an interest from FC Barcelona. However, the Catalans are said to prefer Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso.

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NICO SCHULZ: The left-back is THE problem child for Dortmund. Measured against his at best average performance in recent seasons, the 29-year-old earns far too much salary. That’s why you want to get rid of him.

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According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Lazio Rome should now deal with Schulz. The Italian newspaper mentions a transfer fee of five million euros, BVB would be willing to talk. His contract in Dortmund runs until 2024.

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YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO: Will the top talent possibly leave BVB this summer? According to kicker, that cannot be ruled out, since Moukoko’s contract expires in 2023 and an agreement on an extension is still pending.

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BVB would supposedly like to keep the 17-year-old, the picture also reports. In addition, after the Haller shock, another attacker could be signed, Moukoko is currently the only real striker in the professional squad.

BVB: Anthony Modeste as a Haller replacement?

Recently there have been rumors about Edin Dzeko and Edinson Cavani. the Ruhr news but now reported that BVB does not want to spend so much money on quite old players. On the other hand, there is another striker, Anthony Modeste, who is also 34 years old. The local newspaper writes that a transfer is “purely a matter of negotiation and persuasion”.

The Spanish Newspaper Sports also brings the name Memphis Depay into play at BVB. His environment was contacted by the Dortmund decision-makers, they hope for a free transfer or a loan. The latter would only be possible if the contract, which runs until 2023, is terminated. Such a deal is currently being negotiated as Barca’s plan to find a buyer who would pay the targeted €20m has failed.

When the problems on the offensive are solved, another attack on FC Bayern should take place. “Of course everyone, apart from the Bayern fans, wants Bayern not to become German champions,” said Watzke: “I said it will happen at some point in the next few years.” However, he does not want to guarantee that this season will already be the case.