Borussia Dortmund is reportedly interested in signing another center-back. The BVB is preparing for a surprise transfer. According to reports, 20-year-old Frenchman Bastien Meupiyou is in the sights of the BVB. The FC Alverca has already submitted an offer for the young player, which includes a transfer fee of 12 million euros plus bonus payments of 5 million euros. Turkish transfer expert Ekrem Konur also reports the BVB's interest in Meupiyou. The French youth international, who can also play on the left side, is also being pursued by clubs from Spain's LaLiga and the Italian Serie A. The BVB is reportedly leading the transfer poker. If the BVB were to sign another player for the defense, it would be a surprise. The Borussen have already signed a promising jewel for this position, Joane Gadou, and paid his former employer Red Bull Salzburg around 20 million euros. In addition, Nico Schlotterbeck, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini, and captain Emre Can, who will be out for several months due to the aftereffects of his cruciate ligament injury, have arrived. Behind them, Luca Reggiani and Filippo Mane are scratching with the claws from their own youth. It is already clear that the BVB will not be able to rely on Niklas Süle in the 2026/2027 season. Süle's contract expires on June 30. Süle has announced his retirement and cited concerns about further serious injuries as a reason.