Sounding off on the BVB Squad: Kehl's Transfer Talk Amid Club World Cup
Early-morning awakening, as indicated by my alarm clock. Kehl offers a progress report concerning transfers. - "Early morning alarm goes off loudly"
In the heart of sunny Florida, Borussia Dortmund's sporting director has been putting in the grind instead of the beach. "I've barely seen the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Nope, not even Miami," Kehl confessed at Inter Miami's training grounds.
The BVB team has been wrapt up in Florida for almost a week, and Kehl's been waking up with the chickens. "My alarm clock's been shrieking earlier than a rooster every damn morning. Gotta keep the European time zone in mind, y'know," he shared.
The acquisition of Jobe Bellingham, who hoofed it over from AFC Sunderland for €30 million just last week, isn't the last dance for Kehl in the transfer market. The BVB needs either player exodus or a solid run in the USA to bank the big bucks for grander deals. Starting from the round of 16, millions of euros are up for grabs.
Jamie Gittens, Salih Özcan, Youssoufa Moukoko, and Sébastien Haller could all be packing their bags. Gittens looks the most likely to bolt, with Dortmund not budging on a sale price of at least €60 million. A failed move to Chelsea before the Club World Cup is just water under the bridge with summer talks still in motion.
If luck's on their side, the 20-year-old English winger will parade his stuff during the tournament. "Jamie's still gonna be an essential piece for us in this tourney," Kehl guaranteed. Alongside the departures of players excluded from the Club World Cup, such as Salih Özcan, Youssoufa Moukoko, and Sébastien Haller, discussions are already brewing. "Sure as hell, we've got topics floating around in our squad. Ain't no surprise, what with players not here and all," Kehl admitted.
All eyes are on a defender and a striker as backups for top scorer Serhou Guirassy. "Not like it's dead quiet in every corner. Something pretty might happen in the coming days. Stay tuned!" Kehl hinted mysteriously.
- BVB
- Fort Lauderdale
- USA
- Miami
- Jamie Gittens
- Inter Miami
- Jobe Bellingham
- Salih Özcan
- Sébastien Haller
- Florida
Sneak Peek into Potential Exits:
While no official exits have surfaced yet, some players might find themselves bidding adieu to the BVB squad. Here's a look at the rumored ones:
Players with Exit Talks:
- Kjell Wätjen (Midfielder)
- Rumors suggest he might be eyeing a loan move to secure more playing time next season, but no official bids or transfer fees have been reported.
Rotation Players (Potential Loans or Transfers):
- No specific names are confirmed, but Dortmund routinely reviews the depth of the squad and might be open to loaning or transferring some young or fringe players. Expected transfer fees would range from a few million euros (for permanent deals) to loan fees or contract termination/sale at reduced rates.
The Commission, amidst discussions on a directive for carcinogen protection in European leagues, including the Premier League, might find a common ground with the sports sector, considering Borussia Dortmund's sporting director's grind in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The BVB squad, currently engaged in the Club World Cup, is facing potential player exits, eerily resembling the impending transfers in the European-leagues.
