After Jude Bellingham’s departure to Real Madrid, which is now (quasi) certain, Borussia Dortmund can now push ahead with the transfer planning for the planned Bellingham replacement Edson Álvarez. According to a media report, BVB is about to take the next step in poker for the midfielder from Ajax Amsterdam.
Edson Álvarez is currently considered to be the hottest candidate to succeed Jude Bellingham, who moved to Real Madrid. According to various media reports, Borussia Dortmund is already in agreement with the defensive midfielder from Ajax Amsterdam. Álvarez is said to have received clearance from the top Dutch club for a move this summer.
But: There is still no agreement between BVB and Ajax. But after the conclusion of the Bellingham deal, the black and yellow are now trying harder than ever to get the obligation off the ground in a timely manner, as “Sky” reports.
The 25-year-old Mexican is therefore the current top transfer target for those responsible in Dortmund. Discussions with the Amsterdam colleagues are said to be intensified again.
It is also said that BVB wants to prepare an official offer for the Mexican in the coming days. How high this will be exactly remains open.
Álvarez will not come cheap for BVB
Most recently, however, a purchase price of at least 35 million euros was floating through the rumor mill, “Sky” even speaks of a demand of 45 to 50 million euros, plus possible bonus payments for BVB’s desired player who is still tied until 2025.
The advantage of the German runner-up: According to reports, Álvarez definitely wants to go to Dortmund and the Bundesliga.
According to “kicker”, the bosses of Borussia still have to prepare for “tough negotiations” with Ajax. Former BVB chief scout Sven Mislintat is now responsible there.
Recently, the well-connected Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano also reported that the next rounds of poker for Álvarez are scheduled for the coming week. Then concrete numbers should probably come on the table.