In the past few weeks, Borussia Dortmund’s engine has started to stutter a little, and coach Niko Kovac’s team has fallen short of expectations, especially on offense. A driver from the Netherlands could supposedly provide new impetus as early as winter. Is BVB getting a bargain?
His twin brother Jurrien is already earning his living in the English Premier League at Arsenal FC, and now Quinten Timber apparently also wants to take the step into a top European league.
According to consistent media reports, the Dutch international, whose contract with Feyenoord Rotterdam expires next summer, is aiming for a move in the winter.
According to Sky, this is where Borussia Dortmund comes into play: The Bundesliga club is said to be showing great interest in signing the central defensive midfielder. It is said that when Timber was recently on German soil in the Europa League when Feyenoord lost 2-0 to VfB Stuttgart, BVB scouts were in the stadium.
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However, the black and yellow management team is not yet committed to making an offer for Timber. It is unclear how high the transfer fee from Rotterdam would be for the 24-year-old so shortly before the end of his contract.
Feyenoord would like to extend, but the top performer wants to take the next step in his career and sign abroad.
BVB wants to give up Özcan – but he still stands in the way
In Dortmund, Timber could take over Salih Özcan’s squad spot. The six no longer plays any role under Kovac and sometimes doesn’t even make it into the Westphalia matchday squad. There have only been four short joker appearances in 25/26 so far.
Since Özcan’s contract also expires at the end of June, BVB would have the last chance to collect at least a small fee for the 27-year-old in the winter. According to reports, the players’ side has not yet sent any signals that they want to leave the club.