In the coming transfer window, BVB wants and will look for immediate aid. The focus is not yet necessarily on a new central defender. In the future, there is also a search for the defense center in Dortmund. In this context, the black and yellow team looked at Everton FC, among others.
With Mats Hummels, Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck, BVB currently only has three experienced central defenders in their squad. However, it is still unclear whether all experienced professionals will continue after the season. The future of Hummels, whose contract expires in the summer of 2024, is definitely open.
In order to prevent an earlier or later departure, BVB is already scouting the market. According to the “inews” portal, the Black and Yellows also became aware of a talent from Everton FC. The object of desire is therefore 21-year-old Jarrad Branthwaite.
BVB flirt Branthwaite: FC Schalke was also interested
After a season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, the 1.95 m tall youngster has established himself in the Toffees’ starting eleven this season and has already appeared in 14 Premier League games. Insiders are already predicting a great future for Leftfoot.
Branthwaite’s development has not only caught the eye of Dortmund, but also other well-known clubs. Manchester United, among others, is considered another interested party.
Everton FC is also aware of the increased interest in the central defender and has therefore given him a monstrous price tag of 100 million pounds, according to “inews”. A sum that will definitely deter BVB.
Branthwaite was already linked with a move to Germany in the summer of 2022. At that time, FC Schalke was considered a possible buyer for the defender. Instead of Gelsenkirchen, he moved to Eindhoven, where he was able to successfully recommend himself for higher positions at Everton.