BVB: Borussia Dortmund poker around Youssoufa Moukoko – that’s why there are only losers

Borussia Dortmund’s transfer winter is slowly but surely accelerating.

“Julian is an intelligent defensive player and, in a positive sense, very aggressive. We really like his profile, his character and his desire to leave the field as a winner in all circumstances,” said sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

While Dortmund’s defense, far from always being solid in the first series, is still getting stronger, the vagueness persists over the Youssoufa Moukoko case, supposed to be the most important personal file this winter.

BVB: Kehl increases pressure on Moukoko

“We have concocted a very attractive offer for him which leaves a lot of room for development”, specified the former BVB professional to the “kicker” and underlined: “Youssoufa can now accept this offer and commit to the Borussia Dortmund – or the paths will part.”

“I would like him to choose us because he hasn’t finished his development and I see huge potential in him. But there are limits for us as a club. And we have shown those limits. It’s up to him to make a timely commitment,” Kehl continued.

The ball is therefore in the field of the German national striker.

Matthäus advises Moukoko to stay at BVB

Although the 18-year-old has undoubtedly taken a big step forward in his development this season and scored twelve goals (in 22 games) and earned his place at the World Cup in Qatar, a move to a big club European would always be a good idea early.

This opinion is also that of the national record holder Lothar Matthäus. “At least another two years” he should play for BVB, the 61-year-old recently wrote in his “Sky” column. However, it is not that simple.

As often, these questions are about money. The Moukoko camp rejected an offer of three million euros in salary, which could have increased to six million with bonuses.

BVB unfortunately acts in the Causa Moukoko

Even if an agreement is finally reached, it is quite possible that the seemingly endless negotiations have cost the striker points of sympathy among the supporters.

For comparison: the annual salary of more than three million euros, which Borussia Moukoko apparently offered, is in the range of the earnings of Meunier (3.11) and Marius Wolf (3.3), who commute between the substitutes’ bench and the starting XI this season.

Dortmund would be well advised to terminate the contract fee as soon as possible, as this should already have an impact on the other players.

Reus: Farewell BVB in summer?

There are reports that captain Marco Reus is unhappy with the focus on Moukoko and the very late offer of talks from the BVB board. After all, Dortmund’s figurehead’s contract also ends after the season.

Asked about the alleged interest from Saudi Arabia (Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr club), Reus replied: “I have an adviser to clarify things like that.”

A clear denial sounds different. In the end, will BVB even lose Edin Terzic’s outstretched arm on the pitch after eleven years?

Where is Reus: Optimistic Kehl

Given the current state of affairs, this cannot be assumed. Regarding the expiring contracts of Reus and Mats Hummels, Kehl replied: “From the discussions with both of them, I can say that we are very relaxed about the situation.”

This would also be recommended in the case of Moukoko.