Brazilian attacking midfielder Roberto Firmino is on the radar of both Atletico De Madrid and also Borussia Dortmund as they look to add firepower.
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Robert Lewandowki Finally Moving to Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund and Poland international striker Robert Lewandowski has apparently finally made his future clear with a pre-contract agreement to move to Bayern Munich.
Borussia Dortmund Join Race for Miralem Pjanic
Borussia Dortmund have joined in on the race to sign AS Roma attacking midfielder Miralem Pjanic who has been prolific for the Italian outfit during the course of the season.
Arsenal Plan to Smash Transfer Record for Gundogan
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has been linked with a move for talented Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan who would break the transfer fee record if he joins the Gunners.
Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund Battle for Bernard
Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund are now locked into a battle to sign promising young Brazilian star Bernard who is expected to leave Atletico Mineiro this Summer.
Transfer News: Dortmund Eye Nacer Chadli But Face Juventus Competition
Borussia Dortmund are eyeing up a move for FC Twente and Belgian international Nacer Chadli who is also on Serie A champions Juventus's radar.
The 23 year old has been in blistering form over the past couple of seasons with the Dutch side scoring 16 goals in all competitions along with 11 more assists.
The winger would probably replace the outgoing Mario Gotze and is valued at around € 10,000,000 so he would be a cost effective solution to the German international heading to Munich.
Juventus are also in the race to purchase the Belgian and could prove to be a stumbling block for Borussia Dortmund.
The 23 year old has been in blistering form over the past couple of seasons with the Dutch side scoring 16 goals in all competitions along with 11 more assists.
The winger would probably replace the outgoing Mario Gotze and is valued at around € 10,000,000 so he would be a cost effective solution to the German international heading to Munich.
Juventus are also in the race to purchase the Belgian and could prove to be a stumbling block for Borussia Dortmund.
Transfer News: Done Deal - Mario Gotze Leaving Dortmund for Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Germany midfielder Mario Gotze will join Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich in a £32million deal.
This means that the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City have missed out after heavily targeted the attacking midfielder beforehand.
"Bayern Munich confirm that the club have reached an agreement with national team player Mario Gotze that he will play for Bayern Munich from 1 July 2013," it read.
"Bayern are prepared to meet the release clause agreed between Borussia Dortmund and Mario Gotze."
This also means that Arjen Robben's place in the Munich set up is now in jeopardy with the Dutch winger only making 14 appearances in the Bundesliga with time on the bench spent through injury and lack of game time.
Now with Gotze's arrival this Summer, Robben may choose to leave with AC Milan reportedly chasing his signature.
Bayern Munich also made another big money signing at the start of this season with former Athletic Bilbao defensive midfielder Javi Martinez joining for a similar fee.
"Bayern Munich confirm that the club have reached an agreement with national team player Mario Gotze that he will play for Bayern Munich from 1 July 2013," it read.
"Bayern are prepared to meet the release clause agreed between Borussia Dortmund and Mario Gotze."
This also means that Arjen Robben's place in the Munich set up is now in jeopardy with the Dutch winger only making 14 appearances in the Bundesliga with time on the bench spent through injury and lack of game time.
Now with Gotze's arrival this Summer, Robben may choose to leave with AC Milan reportedly chasing his signature.
Bayern Munich also made another big money signing at the start of this season with former Athletic Bilbao defensive midfielder Javi Martinez joining for a similar fee.
Transfer News: Dortmund to Make Move For Sevilla Striker Negredo
German Bundesliga and Champions League semi-finalists Borussia Dortmund are interested in a move for Sevilla striker and Spanish international Alvaro Negredo who could be the replacement for the outgoing Robert Lewandowski.
Transfer News: FC Barcelona Want Dortmunds Gundogan
FC Barcelona have drawn up a Bundesliga wish list with Borussia Dortmund stars Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels plus Monchengladbach's Marc-Andre ter Stegen all featuring.
At the request of sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta, FC Barcelona are scouting for talent in Germany. The Catalans have been linked with transfer moves for Mats Hummels and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. But a third name now joins the Bundesliga shopping list: Ilkay Gundogan.
Gundogan, alongside Hummels, rose to international attention for their performances with Jürgen Klopp’s Dortmund. The 22-year-old Gundogan has become one of the side’s key players, a midfield orchestrater with incredible passing and vision that belies his relative youth. His particular skill set means that Gundogan would slot seamlessly into Barcelona’s style of possession-based football. And with Xavi’s genius getting no younger, a young understudy like Gundogan could be exactly what Barcelona need for coming years.
However, Gundogan has summarily dismissed transfer rumors in the past, insisting that he would like to stay on at Dortmund. His teammate Mats Hummels, on the other hand, has stated that he would not be adverse to signing for Barcelona should they come knocking. Already hailed as one of the best center backs in the world, Mats Hummels has both the experience and potential for even further growth.
And with Victor Valdes’ departure imminent, Barcelona have Borussia Mönchengladbach’s young goalkeeper on their replacements short list. Ter Stegen has the qualities for the job. The 20-year-old is a modern goalkeeper par excellence, the proverbial “11th outfielder” with excellent distribution skills to go with his shot-stopping prowess. A transfer to Barcelona would be a huge step forward in the youngster’s development.
These are three young but experienced players, the ultimate high-yield investment. More importantly, all three are well-suited to Barcelona’s football philosophy and would make fine additions to the squad for 2013/14.
source: The hard tackle
Gundogan, alongside Hummels, rose to international attention for their performances with Jürgen Klopp’s Dortmund. The 22-year-old Gundogan has become one of the side’s key players, a midfield orchestrater with incredible passing and vision that belies his relative youth. His particular skill set means that Gundogan would slot seamlessly into Barcelona’s style of possession-based football. And with Xavi’s genius getting no younger, a young understudy like Gundogan could be exactly what Barcelona need for coming years.
However, Gundogan has summarily dismissed transfer rumors in the past, insisting that he would like to stay on at Dortmund. His teammate Mats Hummels, on the other hand, has stated that he would not be adverse to signing for Barcelona should they come knocking. Already hailed as one of the best center backs in the world, Mats Hummels has both the experience and potential for even further growth.
And with Victor Valdes’ departure imminent, Barcelona have Borussia Mönchengladbach’s young goalkeeper on their replacements short list. Ter Stegen has the qualities for the job. The 20-year-old is a modern goalkeeper par excellence, the proverbial “11th outfielder” with excellent distribution skills to go with his shot-stopping prowess. A transfer to Barcelona would be a huge step forward in the youngster’s development.
These are three young but experienced players, the ultimate high-yield investment. More importantly, all three are well-suited to Barcelona’s football philosophy and would make fine additions to the squad for 2013/14.
source: The hard tackle
Transfer News: Edin Dzeko to Take Pay Cut For Dortmund Move
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is ready to take a pay cut if it means that he can make his £20million summer move to Borussia Dortmund.
Dzeko, 26, is thought to earn around £120,000 a week at Manchester City and would earn significantly less if his moved back to the Bundesliga was to occur.
But the striker has become increasingly frustrated at not getting a consistent run in the first team.
And the German champs believe the Bosnian will jump at the chance to join Dortmund where he will be the main man.
The 26-year-old joined City in a £27million switch from Wolfsburg two years ago.
He has 16 goals in all competitions this season but he is facing fierce competition from Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero for a starting place.
Dortmund want Dzeko as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski who is expected to leave in the summer to join Bayern Munich.
The German giants would prefer to sell Lewandowski to Manchester United but the Polish international seems to favour a move to Bayern.
source: the sun
But the striker has become increasingly frustrated at not getting a consistent run in the first team.
And the German champs believe the Bosnian will jump at the chance to join Dortmund where he will be the main man.
The 26-year-old joined City in a £27million switch from Wolfsburg two years ago.
He has 16 goals in all competitions this season but he is facing fierce competition from Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero for a starting place.
Dortmund want Dzeko as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski who is expected to leave in the summer to join Bayern Munich.
The German giants would prefer to sell Lewandowski to Manchester United but the Polish international seems to favour a move to Bayern.
source: the sun
Liverpool Transfer News: Borussia Dortmund's Kevin Grosskreutz Contract Talks Stall
Liverpool target and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Kevin Grosskreutz is heading towards the exit door after contract talks stalled according to German daily Bild.
The German side may risk losing yet another star with Shinji Kagawa, Ivan Perisic and Nuri Sahin all leaving over the past couple of seasons. There is also speculation that forward Robert Lewandowski and defender Mats Hummels could move to Manchester United is the near future.
The 24 year old joined Borussia Dortmund in 2009 on a free transfer and since has helped the German side to back to back league wins where they have fended off main rival Bayern Munich.
The three time internationally capped German can play either on the left or the right and Brendan Rodgers is believed to be interested in bringing a player of his caliber in to help the attack.
Grosskreutz has made 14 league appearances under Jorgen Klopp this season scoring 1 goal and making 1 assist.
The 24 year old joined Borussia Dortmund in 2009 on a free transfer and since has helped the German side to back to back league wins where they have fended off main rival Bayern Munich.
The three time internationally capped German can play either on the left or the right and Brendan Rodgers is believed to be interested in bringing a player of his caliber in to help the attack.
Grosskreutz has made 14 league appearances under Jorgen Klopp this season scoring 1 goal and making 1 assist.