{"id":597188,"date":"2021-07-25T12:29:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T16:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=597188"},"modified":"2021-07-25T12:29:19","modified_gmt":"2021-07-25T16:29:19","slug":"borussia-dortmund-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/07\/25\/borussia-dortmund-transfer-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Borussia Dortmund Transfer News: Interest Shown in Merih Demiral, Donyell Malen Set to Be Unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Jadon Sancho\u2019s departure now confirmed<\/a>, the Borussia Dortmund transfer news has picked up as they seek reinforcements. One of those reinforcements looks set to be PSV forward Donyell Malen. According to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, the Dutchman is set to be unveiled as a Dortmund player following the conclusion of his medical.<\/p>\n

The deal, worth a reported \u20ac30 million, could turn out to be one of the bargains of the summer and once again highlights Dortmund\u2019s transfer genius.<\/p>\n

They know the drill by now; they\u2019ve gone through a departure as big as Sancho\u2019s so many times before bringing in the next biggest star. They may be a selling club, but, more importantly, they are a sustainable club.<\/p>\n

With Malen all but sealed, Dortmund\u2019s attention has reportedly turned to defensive reinforcements. According to Romano<\/a>, the German\u2019s have shown an interest in taking Juventus<\/a> centre-back Merih Demiral to the Bundesliga. The defender will cost \u20ac35 million if any they want to complete a deal.<\/p>\n

Borussia Dortmund Transfer News<\/h2>\n

Malen Deal Kills Two Birds With One Stone<\/h3>\n

The transfer news that Borussia Dortmund have landed the signature of Donyell Malen will leave fans delighted. The deal kills two birds with one stone. He acts as a direct replacement for Jadon Sancho, with similar pace and extra hunger for goals, and if the scenario arrives, can replace Erling Haaland in the frontline.<\/p>\n

For \u20ac30 million, Borussia Dortmund may have just replaced two of their best players. Whilst Malen doesn\u2019t carry all of the same traits as Sancho, he offers a different element to the Dortmund attack with his pace, movement and natural striking instincts.<\/p>\n

That bodes well if Haaland departs, too, with Malen carrying the ability to lead the line in behind.<\/p>\n

Demiral Can Add Needed Freshness to Dortmund Backline<\/h3>\n

If you take a look at Borussia Dortmund\u2019s backline, it comes as no surprise to see them linked with 23-year-old Merih Demiral. Within their defence, they have 32-year-old Mats Hummels fulfilling the role of leader next to Manuel Akanji or Dan-Axel Zagadou.<\/p>\n

The latter duo haven\u2019t always impressed, but have completed the necessary job enough times to warrant a place. Meanwhile, Hummels, although rich in experience, is running out of time at the top of European football. The Bundesliga side need a replacement, and Demiral can offer that.<\/p>\n

He is yet to reach his prime and still has plenty left to learn, making a move to Dortmund perfect. If any club knows how to develop players into stars of tomorrow, it is Borussia Dortmund, as proven on so many occasions.<\/p>\n

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