Borussia Dortmund has invested heavily in their team in recent years to have a shot at the Champions League, but this season the goal seems far from reach, leaving them miles away from realistically competing for the title. As a result, after another defeat (Hoffenheim 2-3), serious consideration is being given to making radical changes within the club. To facilitate this, money needs to be generated. The quickest and easiest route is through selling key players. According to Bild, sports director Sebastian Kehl and his associates are planning to cash in on the solid performances of Donyell Malen and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel this summer, as there is serious interest in them.Malen’s needles booking left BVB with a problem: Who is the best candidate to supply an attacking threatDortmund’s calculation is simple: Malen has only partially met expectations, and his price is no longer expected to rise, currently valued higher than the acquisition cost. To recap, Borussia paid PSV 30 million euros for the striker, and he is currently valued at 35 million (according to Transfermarkt), while Bild claims that Kehl would let him go to the first club offering 40 million. As for Kobel, his price is slightly higher (market value 40 million), so it’s not excluded that the Millionaires could cash in close to 100 million from the two of them. Paris Saint-Germain has already shown interest in the Swiss goalkeeper, but many also see him as an ideal solution for Bayern Munich once Manuel Neuer retires.Terzić under immense pressure in DortmundThe current stagnating development of the team clearly indicates the necessity for restructuring, which could potentially commence as early as this June. Many might wonder how it’s possible for Dortmund to lack funds for such an endeavour when they practically sell their best players almost every season. Jude Bellingham left for over 100,000,000 euros Jadon Sancho for 85,000,000, Erling Haaland for 60,000,000. The issue lies in significant investments and results, which are far from expectations. Only one cup in five years and regular eliminations in the Champions League round of 16. Moreover, the difference between the investment in the team and the earnings is only around 25,000,000 million. Adding to that, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis is evident, leaving a deficit in the cash reserves. The situation could somewhat change if they reach the Champions League quarterfinals and secure participation in the elite competition for the 2024/25 season. However, despite this, assessments from the sports sector clearly indicate that serious and fundamental changes are needed within the team.##NAJAVA_MECA_7909991##
