Borussia Dortmund is apparently stepping on the gas in the search for a replacement for Sébastien Haller, who is suffering from cancer. Anthony Modeste from 1. FC Köln is emerging as a possible option.
Since last weekend, Borussia Dortmund and Sébastien Haller have had sad certainty: The testicular cancer of the 28-year-old Ivorian international is malignant, Haller has to undergo chemotherapy.
The 30 million euro new signing from Ajax Amsterdam will not be available to BVB for many months – absolutely bad news for the runners-up on several levels.
The transfer window in the Bundesliga is open until the beginning of September. However, the Dortmunders allegedly do not want to take that long to sign a substitute for Haller.
BVB wants to get things done
On the contrary: According to information from “WAZ”, BVB wants to present a new attacker this week or next. The profile is clearly defined: Like Haller, it should be a physically strong goalscorer who also has footballing qualities.
In addition, the newcomer has to come to terms with the fact that he may not have a long-term perspective of a regular place at BVB.
And: Borussia’s budget has already melted badly due to the numerous expensive new signings this summer. So the Haller replacement should not be expensive either.
Anthony Modeste from 1. FC Köln to BVB?
Do you believe that “WAZ”, against this background, the lead to Anthony Modeste from 1. FC Köln is definitely hot. It is said that his name has already been mentioned in the BVB boardroom.
The 34-year-old Frenchman would probably be available cheaply in the cathedral city given his contract that expires in 2023. The Modeste package would also be manageable for BVB in terms of salary.
Modeste or Mister X would compete in Dortmund with homegrown Youssoufa Moukoko, among others, for playing time in the central storm.
BVB contract ready to be signed for Youssoufa Moukoko
It is said that the 17-year-old, who is still tied until 2023 and who was last said to be thinking of leaving, has now been presented with a long-term contract that is ready to be signed.
However, it is not to be expected that the personnel will be implemented in the near future. Moukoko initially wanted to wait and see how his sporting situation at BVB would develop.