Well, if we do end up signing Hazard this summer would we still be looking at Brandt? I mean, it would be downright stupid to pass up on Brandt for Hazard...
There still seems to be an interest in Brandt because anything else would be braindead due to his release clause. Plus, we actually need more new wingers than just Hazard, especially if Guerreiro leaves. But the opinion seems to be that Brandt could be more willing to stay in Leverkusen if they reach the CL. That might just be guesses of journalists, though. I think Brandt would like to join a bigger club whatever they achieve this season and Bayern doesn't seem to be interested anymore. I actually expected that we would get the Brandt deal done before the Hazard deal. Meanwhile, there are rumors that Bayern is interested in Sané. Might be bs, and it seems a bit too much with what they have already spent but that's the kind of transfers we are up against. I was already wondering about Sané because it looked to me that he was a bit out of favor recently. Sadly out of reach for us, of course, but such a player is a game changer.
Bild says "Yes"... This is the „wish- lineup“ of Borussia Dortmund, according to Bild. #bvb pic.twitter.com/IoYZrh7O31— German Football Daily (@GERFootDaily) May 7, 2019
I am wondering something. For me, I feel while coaches don't usually have transfer fees, they can make a huge difference to a team, much more than one player. So if that's true, why don't we (or any lower budget team) spend extra money on a good coach, for example the Conte's, Allegri's and Mourinho's (in principle, though he doesn't fit us at all) of the world. Is there a cultural issue with an Italian coaching a german team? I know Ancelotti coached Bayern, but it seemed to be an exception.
Thorgan went from December 21 to May 11 without scoring. Is this the player Dortmund attack needs? Ziyech has a lower release clause
Hazard doesn't look bad today but Traore looks like considerably better player. I had no idea his release clause is 25 million. Pretty ridiculous.
In case you haven't already read this post from Mario Götze published today: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/global/articles/mario-gotze-danke-dortmund
Very nicely written On training with Klopp: "...with his teeth grinding: “You have to have more passion! You have to give everything! F***! Come on!!!” I can't imagine Favre yells at players this way, and that's the difference, passion, for both players and trainers. With Klopp we'd have won this season with 10 points
Very nice article. Even if it doesn't sound eloquent or particularly well written, especially after being translated, it's seems very authentic and open. The only curious thing is that the article makes it appear as if the metabolic disorder was diagnosed at Bayern. It would have been very unethical not to be clear about something like this before the transfer to us but I think it has to be a mistake as he talks about rehab as well. As for Favre, I hope we don't see the same trend that could be seen at all his previous jobs: Very good start or first year(s) until it didn't work anymore with average to really bad outcomes. But from the few ex-players that talked about him, they think highly of him, from a human point as well. I also think Reus has to have played a part in getting Favre. For now, we are stuck with Favre so let's hope for the best. Concerning transfer news, Kicker now also thinks that Bayern is interested in Sané. We are reportedly interested in Barca youth player Mateu Morey, an RB.
Morey and Schulz are done. Hazard coming but we are waiting for Brandt. Everybody is touting Hazards dribbling stats, 2nd most successful in the BL after Sancho. But he has scored a goal in the last 17 BL games.
The major media outlets are declaring the Brandt deal as good as done, to be announced once he returns from vacation and completes the formalities.
That concerns me as well but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt seeing that the whole team has been in a funk for most of the Ruckrunde
Hey, been on BigSoccer for years now mostly on the Roma board but I've always liked Dortmund and how the club was run. Big Zorc fan I think he's one of the best SD around. I've always watched BD but I have never followed their transfer market closely.. just liked watching them. My nerves can't take following Roma like that anymore so I've been sort of lurking here the last week or so. I have a few questions. Regarding Hakimi and Alacer what are their loan deals like? Do Dortmund have a purchase option and I'm assuming RM and Barca have some sort of buy-back option as they usually do. It seems some of you think Guerreiro is gone. Is that just supposition or are there decent rumors regarding that. Thanks and hope to be involved here more.
With Brandt coming, I think Thorgan might be tried upfront, which may work and he has the speed the team needs. It will be interesting to see how he adapts. I am happy the club has completed all of the business early. I just hope we now keep Weigl/Dahoud and give them a chance next season. This is a team, which can compete with the best in Euope, but we are going to need Hazard, Zagadou and Dahoud to step up. Burki Hakimi/Mory--Akanji--Zagadou--Schulz Sancho-Weigl--Dahoud--Brandt --------------Reus------------ ---------------Hazard-------- It's young team, which could easily surpass the likes of Tottenham.
I agree about getting our business done early. Good job by management identifying areas and having the ground work finished before the window opened. Interesting thoughts about Hazard playing up top.
Plan is to play Paco up top. There are rumours that Zorc met with Haller. That would be an excellent signing.
Schulz and Brandt are good signings that strengthen the team. Another bonus is they are both German. I don't know much about Morey but seems another good prospect. Hazard is ok, not sure if he's value for money but he does have ability and when in form can cause problems. Haller would complete business very well. A different type of striker option. If all this is completed and Sancho is retained then it will be a pleasantly surprising transfer window, with business done early and efficiently.
Hakimi is on loan until the end of the 2019-2020 season, although there are rumors that he wants to return to Madrid this summer. Paco was initially on load, but Dortmund signed him permanently in February for 25M. As for a buy-back option - I am not certain, although it wouldn't surprise me if there is one. As for Guerreiro - the rumor stems from the fact that his contract ends in 2020 and because Tuchel (who brought him to BVB) is in PSG. Same goes for Weigl, but add in that Favre seems to favor Delaney-Witsel in midfield and Julian is left to plug holes in midfield and defense when needed. Most here are not sold on Zorc. Yes, he and Watzke might have been instrumental in stabilizing Dortmund and laying the foundations, but we often criticize them for their lack of ambition and unwillingness to take the next step and really aim at making Dortmund an elite club. The reality is that their lack of spending big when needed has turned us into an elite farming club for the big boys. What actually happened to Roma? After great CL run i seem to remember a ton of players being sold and Di Francesco (who I actually rate highly) being sacked. Ranieri is a proven name, hope he stabilizes you guys and you manage to keep the likes of Pellegrini, who is heavily linked with United.
I like that Watzke's rhetoric is becoming more ambitious. €67m+ spent in May, seems to be a signal of intent for a change.
I'm not convinced on the central defense. Especially Zagadou Toprak and Diallo. A player like Niklas Stark might be needed Would have taken Werner over Thorgan. Haller would be an excellent addition