Arsenal and Tottenham to battle it out for Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt in summer transfer window
Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Julian Brandt is reportedly being eyed up by north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham over a summer transfer.
Each groups are claimed to have the 26-year-old on their radar following a surprising season to this point for the German facet.
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Brandt has attracted the eye of Arsenal and Spurs
He has chipped in with 9 targets and 5 assists in 30 video games in all competitions this season.
The ex-Bayer Leverkusen star has helped BVB attain second in the Bundesliga desk – with the membership solely behind Bayern Munich on purpose distinction.
And in accordance to Bild, a summer bid from the Gunners and Spurs is being ready as they appear to bolster their attacking choices.
Dortmund are resistant to dropping the Germany worldwide and try to persuade him to signal a brand new contract on the membership.
Brandt will see his contract expire in the summer of 2024, which may drive the German membership into making a choice on the finish of the season or threat dropping him for nothing the next yr.
It has additionally been acknowledged that Brandt would love to transfer to the Premier League – in specific to a London membership – as one in all his closest associates Kai Havertz at Chelsea has instructed him about life in the capital.
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Brandt is claimed to be eager on a London transfer
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Brandt’s dazzling shows have coincided with a stretch of unbelievable kind from Dortmund, who’ve gained all of their ten video games for the reason that World Cup concluded – together with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League.
Membership director Sebastian Kehl has admitted he has been blown away by Brandt’s efficiency and is eager for him to keep on the Sign Iduna Park.
He stated: “We see Julian’s growth each day. He has taken an enormous step ahead – and we’re very pleased about that.
“I’m after all acquainted with the contract state of affairs and we’re approaching the topic very positively and calmly.”
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Brandt may very well be on the transfer this summer
Whether or not Brandt indicators for Arsenal or Tottenham stays to be seen with each golf equipment in very totally different positions.
The Gunners are 5 factors clear on the high of the Premier League and are hoping to win a primary title in 19 years, however their beginning XI appears set in stone below Mikel Arteta.
Skipper Martin Odegaard is the membership’s first alternative attacking midfielder with Fabio Vieira backing him up, whereas Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, when match, are the entrance three.
At Tottenham, the state of affairs is considerably extra unclear with boss Antonio Conte but to prolong his contract past the summer.
In the meantime they know they’ve to substitute Lucas Moura with Spurs additionally having a choice to make at whether or not they flip Arnaut Danjuma’s non permanent keep right into a everlasting swap.
Harry Kane faces an unsure future together with his deal up in 2024, whereas Heung-min Son and Richarlison have flattered to deceive to this point this season.
