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Borussia Dortmund demands five million: Will Özcan come back to Cologne?
1. FC Köln is considering signing Salih Özcan for five million euros, while Dortmund poses a challenge for FC.
Borussia Dortmund demands five million: Will Özcan come back to Cologne?
The transfer rumors surrounding Salih Özcan have caused a stir in the last few days. Borussia Dortmund have set a transfer fee of around five million euros for the talented midfielder. 1. FC Köln is showing keen interest in a signing and is looking back hopefully at past transfers with BVB. The FC has paid similar amounts for players in the past and those responsible are optimistic that an agreement could be reached. Özcan himself fueled speculation about a return to the club by posting a selfie on Instagram, which reportedly sent fans into a frenzy OneFootball.
Özcan, 25, has yet to play a game this season due to his knee injury that has kept him out of action. According to the latest statistics from Transfer market He didn't play a minute in the Bundesliga, the UEFA Champions League or the DFB Cup. Nevertheless, FC Köln's interest remains unbroken, even if financing the transfer represents a major challenge.
Position and competition
The situation at 1. FC Köln currently doesn't look bad in the six-man position that is relevant for Özcan. With Eric Martel and Denis Huseinbasic, there are already two talented players available who can prove themselves in the Bundesliga. But the topic will become particularly exciting if Martel leaves the club, which is certainly possible. Martel's father recently let it be known that inquiries have been received for his son, but a final decision will not be made until after the European Championships.
The financial conditions could therefore be decisive in determining whether Özcan's return to Cologne actually takes place. Since his contract with BVB runs until 2026, a loan is out of the question, and Dortmund apparently has no plans to extend this contract before it expires. This opens up a window of time for those responsible in Cologne in which the negotiations can unfold.
The situation in the squad
The mixed starting situation in the 1. FC Köln squad also has an impact on the transfer strategy. While Özcan has not yet been able to return due to his injury, those responsible have taken a good look at the options for the coming season. A good hand is still required when purchasing in order to remain competitive in the new season.
In summary, it shows that 1. FC Köln has their eye on Salih Özcan, even if the financial hurdles still have to be overcome. The next few weeks could provide decisive impetus here, so that fans can look forward to the developments.