Borussia Dortmund's Niko Kovac remains coach despite transfer talks with Cologne. Hopes for a transfer of BVB-star Serhou Guirassy rise. The next game of Borussia Dortmund is just as focused as coach Niko Kovac and stars like Serhou Guirassy, Nico Schlotterbeck, Karim Adeyemi & Co.
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Daily black-yellow updates from Bundesliga, Champions League, DFB-Pokal, from the training ground and behind the scenes – here in the news blog about Borussia Dortmund.
Monday, July 27
14:50 Uhr: BVB goes all-in for El Mala
Borussia Dortmund wants to sign Köln's Said El Mala at all costs. The club's executives, Lars Ricken and Ole Book, are going all out for the young striker. This applies to both the possible transfer fee and the possible salary.
11:56 Uhr: Transfer hopes for Couto rise
It seemed like a transfer of Yan Couto was already a done deal weeks ago. But the Brazilian still stays at BVB and will likely travel with the team to Asia. A transfer to Italy is currently off the table.
Sunday, July 26
13:24 Uhr: Garcia can leave
Gonzalo Garcia is still highly rated at BVB. Now there are good news from Madrid: Real wants to let its striker go. Does Ole Book now take the lead?
12:01 Uhr: Ramaj close to leaving?
Diant Ramaj could leave BVB soon. The goalkeeper was now removed from the Dortmund squad for the upcoming Japan trip. A big transfer fee is likely to follow.
Friday, July 24
14:57 Uhr: Hopes for Karetsas transfer grow
According to Bild, BVB is becoming more confident that a transfer of Konstantinos Karetsas will happen this summer. The 18-year-old wants to go to Dortmund, but the KRC Genk is currently the only obstacle. The question is: How long will it take?
Thursday, July 23
14:27 Uhr: Hard conditions for Sancho
Jadon Sancho could return to BVB again. But this time, it's about a clear plan – with a hard financial condition. A maximum of five million euros salary is being discussed. There will be no bonus or handout.
12:53 Uhr: Adeyemi transfer official
FC Barcelona announces Karim Adeyemi as official transfer. BVB's sports director, Lars Ricken, emphasizes in the official team statement that the transfer was agreed after weighing all interests. Adeyemi thanks BVB and the fans who made each game special.
09:13 Uhr: New groundskeeper comes from England
The former 'Head of Grounds' in Watford, Scott Tingley, is coming to BVB in October. The groundskeeper is highly rated and experienced in his field. In the 2017/18 season, Tingley's team won the 'Grounds Team of the Year Award' of the Premier League, in the 2020/21 and 2024/25 seasons the Championship.
Wednesday, July 22
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