Borussia Dortmund demands five million: is Özcan back to Cologne?

Borussia Dortmund demands five million: is Özcan back to Cologne?

Köln, Deutschland - The transfer rumors around Salih Özcan have caused excitement in the past few days. Borussia Dortmund has set a transfer fee of around five million euros for the talented midfielder. The 1. FC Köln shows lively interest in an obligation and looks hopefully back on the past transfers with BVB. In the past, FC has already paid similar amounts for players, and those responsible are optimistic that an agreement could come about. Özcan himself fueled speculation about a return to the club by posting a selfie on Instagram, which caused the fans in excitement, reports Onefootball .

The 25-year-old Özcan has not yet played a game in the current season, which is due to his knee injury that has pulled him out of circulation. According to the current statistics of Transfer market he did not complete a minute in the Bundesliga, the UEFA Champions League or the DFB-Cup. Nevertheless, the interest of FC Köln is unbroken, even if the financing of the transfer is a major challenge.

position and competition

At the moment, the situation at 1. FC Köln does not look bad on the position of the sixer relevant for Özcan. With Eric Martel and Denis Huseinbasic, two talented players are already available who can prove themselves in the Bundesliga. But the topic becomes particularly exciting if Martel should leave the club, which is quite possible. Martel's father recently let that inquiries have been received for his son, but a final decision should only be made after the European Championship.

The financial framework could therefore be crucial for whether the return from Özcan to Cologne actually comes about. Since his contract runs at BVB by 2026, a loan is excluded, and Dortmund is apparently not planning to extend this contract before expiry. This opens up a time window for the people of Cologne in which the negotiations can develop.

The situation in the squad

The mixed starting point in the squad of 1. FC Köln also has an impact on the transfer strategy. While Özcan has not yet been able to report back due to his injury, those responsible have looked at the options for the coming season. A good hand will continue to be required for purchasing to stay competitive in the new season.