Manuel Akanji’s sporting future at Borussia Dortmund is still unclear. BVB is aiming to sell the central defender, but still want to achieve a lucrative transfer fee for the former regular player. There is no shortage of potential buyers, but no club wants to put the required 25 million euros on the table yet. When will Dortmund give in?
According to a recent report by the “Gazzetta dello Sport“In addition to the Italian record champions Juventus Turin, Inter Milan continues to have their sights set on the 27-year-old.
According to the information in the newspaper, the runner-up in Serie A wants to sign the Swiss national player from BVB, but is still hoping for a significant price reduction for the black and yellow.
Until recently, no club from home or abroad was willing to pay the transfer fee for Akanji announced by Dortmund. Inter should now bet on BVB giving in on the transfer fee in order to get rid of the expensive bench press. A real “nerve game” between the clubs has begun.
Akanji no longer planned at BVB
One thing is certain: A free departure of the defender in the coming year should be avoided at all costs. Dortmund, which Akanji once brought from FC Basel to the Ruhr area for 21.5 million euros, probably does not want to go below the 20 million euro mark, it is said.
In recent weeks, the 41-time international has been associated with various top European clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal from the Premier League, as well as Juve and Inter from Serie A.
So far, however, all transfer talks have failed due to excessive transfer or salary demands.
While Akanji played 36 competitive games for BVB last season, he no longer plays a major role in central defense behind Mats Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle.