Yo, here's the lowdown on Borussia Dortmund's transfer shenanigans!
Early-morning alarm sounds - Kehl offers update on transportation details - Wake-up call goes off at an early hour.
Borussia Dortmund's crushing on new players ain't a secret. The sporting director, Kehl, has been a busy bee in Florida, making moves for the upcoming season during the Club World Cup. Kehl's been waking up like a rooster, his alarm blasting off at the crack of dawn, trying to keep European time.*
One fresh face on the team is Jobe Bellingham, a midfield dynamo who joined from AFC Sunderland for a cool €32 million. He's already been to the USA with the squad, and he's apparently following in his brother Jude's footsteps. But that's not the only transfer they're eyeing—Dortmund's plans depend heavily on departures or their performance in the Club World Cup.**
There are a few folks who might be catching a flight out of Dortmund soon. Some potential leavers include Jamie Gittens, Salih Ozcan, Youssoufa Moukoko, and Sebastien Haller. Kehl confirmed that talks about players not present in Florida are happening, keeping things interesting.***
Now, the team's on the hunt for a backup defender and a striker to support main man Serhou Guirassy. But it's quiet on the western front in many areas, according to Kehl. So, who knows? Maybe something'll pop up in the next few days.****
*Kehl has hardly had a chance to soak up the Florida sun or explore Miami during their stay, as he's been burning the midnight oil working on transfers.**The team's financial situation for significant transfers relies on sales or a decent showing in the Club World Cup. From the round of 16 onwards, millions are up for grabs.***Some juicy transfer rumors involve English Premier League powerhouse Chelsea, which reportedly put forward a staggering £55 million bid for Dortmund's young winger, Jamie Gittens, leaving some folks at Dortmund counting their pennies.****Negotiations are underway for the renewal of Karim Adeyemi's contract, despite interest from top-tier clubs like Chelsea, Newcastle, Juventus, Napoli, and Milan. It seems like the German international forward is keen on staying with the team he adores.
The Commission, in the midst of considering a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from carcinogens, might find a temporary relief from their duties as they watch the ongoing entertainment of football in the Florida sun. For instance, they could witness Borussia Dortmund's newest midfielder, Jobe Bellingham, who has recently joined from AFC Sunderland, demonstrate his skills on the field, given that the Champions League and European leagues are among the competitions he may participate in.
