Lacking offensive players on the sides, Borussia Dortmund dreams of strengthening this winter. Among the targets, we find a certain Hakim Ziyech. And the BvB already has a plan to finance his salary and a possible loan.
Ultra dependent on Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund cannot keep up with Bayern Munich’s frantic pace in the Bundesliga. Pushed back to 9 points behind the Bavarian club in the standings, Borussia disappointed in the Champions League by being beaten by Sporting CP and will have to settle for the Europa League in the spring. In front, except the Norwegian giant, nobody manages to stand out, neither Donyell Malen disappointing since his arrival, nor Julian Brandt, nor Thorgan Hazard or even Marco Reus very irregular and often capable of very good as well as very ordinary.
And we are not even talking about the ghostly Reinier, the Brazilian attacking midfielder loaned by Real Madrid who is not up to par and who is content with ends of matches (6 appearances since the start of the season). Precisely, aware of the shortcomings of the former Flamengo, Borussia boss Hans-Joachim Watzke (62) is purely and simply considering sending Reinier back to Madrid and thus save his salary, which is currently fully supported by the club. Ruhr. That’s good, the Brazilian player doesn’t really want to stay at BvB anymore.
Dortmund want to attempt a loan for Hakim Ziyech
This decision combined with a financial boost could help bring in a talented attacking midfielder capable of distilling good balls to Haaland and making a difference. For this, Dortmund is targeting neither more nor less Hakim Ziyech as reported by Bild. The 28-year-old Moroccan international, bought € 40m by Chelsea from Ajax, has been disappointing overall since his arrival at the Blues. But several obstacles stand in front of the German club. In addition to the many competitors on the file (FC Barcelona and AC Milan in particular), the player’s sporting situation has changed since the beginning of December. The former ajacid plays more, finds his feelings and his level of Ajax. Another situation that can complicate his arrival, the fact that Dortmund can only offer a loan to Chelsea. Not sure that Thomas Tuchel’s club agrees to let slip an element that has once again become important.
In addition to the winger position, the BvB could also be tempted by the option Denis Zakaria in midfield. Axel Witsel on the start, Emre Can is disappointing, and the Bayern runner-up could strengthen his midfield. Here too, it is a cheap blow that could be attempted. Denis Zakaria, the Swiss international midfielder of Borussia Mönchengladbach, would be followed very carefully. A file easier to complete since the Swiss is at the end of his contract next June and he does not wish to extend. An indemnity of 8 M € could be enough to convince Mönchengladbach to let go of his player … In short, in Dortmund, we do not have too much money, but we have ideas, it remains to be seen if that will be enough.
