Borussia Dortmund Archives ⋆ LSU

Jan152022 by JBNo Comments

Haaland blasts Dortmund for ‘pressurising’ him over his future amid Man Utd & Man City interest

Premier League

Erling Haaland says he will be forced to decide his future ‘soon’ as Dortmund have been putting ‘pressure’ on him to make up his mind regarding the next chapter of his career. The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best attacking players in football over the last two years at Dortmund, but the Bundesliga side are aware they face a huge battle to keep hold of him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian has a £64m release clause in his contract at Dortmund and Europe’s big teams are queuing up for his signature, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid all known to be interested. Ian Wright names the Chelsea star who Tuchel can’t afford to drop ‘I like your mentality but you can’t make it with Man Utd’ – ...

Nov132021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea ready to offload Hakim Ziyech in January as Dortmund line up deal

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech looks set to leave Chelsea on loan in January, with Dortmund interested in landing the player who has featured just ten times for Thomas Tuchel this campaign. Tuchel was already considering letting Ziyech leave before the end of the August window but a transfer move did not materialise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dortmund were one of the teams interested in signing the former Ajax attacker, 28, when Chelsea paid £33.3m for him in the summer of 2020. Roy Keane hits out at ’embarrassing’ Harry Maguire over England goal celebration Kevin De Bruyne reveals Man City trained only for 10 minutes before beating Man Utd Antonio Conte rejects Daniel Levy’s offer to sign ex-Chelsea player for Spurs Ziyech now has three years remaining on...

Aug92021 by JBNo Comments

Erling Haaland speaks out as Chelsea agree Romelu Lukaku deal

Bundesliga, Premier League

Erling Haaland says he is ‘proud’ to be playing for Borussia Dortmund as Chelsea close in on their deal to sign Romelu Lukaku. The Norwegian striker was Chelsea’s top target this summer but Dortmund have been adamant throughout the summer that he would remain with them for at least another campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues were also at a major disadvantage as a deal for Haaland was expected to cost more than £150 million. Kai Havertz names the two fastest players at Chelsea Lionel Messi reveals Chelsea & Liverpool regrets ahead of PSG transfer Jorginho delivers verdict on Chelsea’s imminent re-signing of Romelu Lukaku Instead, the Champions League holders have now turned their attention to Lukaku and are now on set to comp...

Jul302021 by JBNo Comments

RB Leipzig chief tells Chelsea to complete Erling Haaland signing

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

RB Leipzig’s technical director Christopher Vivell says Chelsea would not be making any mistake if they spent £150m on Erling Haaland this summer transfer window. The Dortmund star is Chelsea’s top target, with Roman Abramovich believed to be spearheading the club’s push to bring the Norwegian striker to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Dortmund have insisted that Haaland will remain with them for at least one more campaign, while any deal for the 21-year-old is expected to cost the Blues at least £150 million. Van Dijk embarrassed by former Man City player on Liverpool return Pulisic rates Chelsea’s Premier League title chances ahead of next season Dortmund sends warning to Chelsea over Erling Haaland transfer But Vivell p...

Jul292021 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund sends warning to Chelsea over Erling Haaland transfer

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl says the club will not sell Erling Haaland this summer, despite the huge interest from Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel is keen on signing the Norwegian star and recent reports suggested Chelsea were preparing a £150million offer for the former RB Salzburg striker. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Haaland even laughed off those rumours, saying he ‘hoped’ they were not true as no player is worth that huge amount of money. But Chelsea’s interest is serious and the London club feel they can steal a march on their rivals by signing Haaland this summer, before a clause in his current contract makes him available for £62m in 2022. But, Dortmund have shown their ability to resist Europe’s big sides with their two-year negotiations with Manc...

Jul272021 by JBNo Comments

Erling Haaland speaks out on £150m Chelsea transfer rumours

Bundesliga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland says he ‘hopes’ Chelsea are not planning a £150m bid to sign him this summer. Chelsea have made him one of their priority targets for the summer window with Thomas Tuchel keen for the club to sign a new forward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s also believed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is personally driving their push to bring Haaland to Stamford Bridge. Arsenal make approach to sign Lautaro Martinez ahead of Tammy Abraham Lucas Torreira speaks out on his Arsenal struggles Ferdinand names one doubt he has over Raphael Varane ahead of Man Utd move But, any deal for Haaland is likely to cost the Blues at least £150m this summer, while Dortmund have insisted that the 21-year-old will remain with...

Jul192021 by JBNo Comments

Erling Haaland ‘tells friends his decision’ as Chelsea seek deal

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Erling Haaland has told his close friends that he will remain at Dortmund for at least another year, in a fresh blow to the transfer plans of Chelsea, according to reports. The Norwegian striker is one of the hottest players in world football and has earned interest from almost every elite club in Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have been the likeliest destination for Haaland this summer transfer window as Thomas Tuchel is desperate to sign a world-class striker. Carlo Ancelotti tells Real Madrid board to Diogo Dalot Why Barcelona have Cristiano Ronaldo’s posters at training ground Tuchel identifies £50m ‘next best option’ for Chelsea to sign instead of Haaland The Blues frequently misfired after the German coach took over from ...

Jul172021 by JBNo Comments

Haaland speaks out on Jadon Sancho leaving Dortmund for Man Utd

Premier League, Bundesliga

Erling Haaland says he’s ‘sad’ to see Jadon Sancho bring an end to their partnership by joining Manchester United but believes there are plenty of players who can fill the void left by the player Dortmund. The Red devils announced that they had finally reached a £73m agreement with Dortmund to land Sancho this month – after missing out on a deal last summer – and he underwent a medical with his new club on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England star joins a number of incredible attacking talent at United and will hope to strike an understanding with players like Marcus Rashford, Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Cavani, just as he did across his 18 months with Haaland. The duo notched up a combined total of 35 goals and 17 assists in Germany la...

Jul152021 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund respond as Chelsea include two players in Erling Haaland offer

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Borussia Dortmund have rejected Chelsea’s attempt to include two players as part of their offer to sign Erling Haaland this summer, according to reports. The Norwegian star is Chelsea's top target to bolster his attack, while the Blues owner Roman Abramovich is also intent on bringing the winger to the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dortmund, however, are insistent that Haaland will remain with them for at least one more campaign as any possible deal for the player would cost Chelsea in the region of £150million. According to Sky Germany, the London side have attempted to offset that cost by offering Dortmund the chance to sign Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi as part of the deal for the player. However, Dortmund have reportedly ‘waved o...

Jul122021 by JBNo Comments

‘He’s already in England!’ – Dortmund chief provides update on Chelsea target Erling Haaland

Bundesliga, Premier League

Erling Haaland was absent from Dortmund’s first day of pre-season training on Monday, though sporting director Michael Zorc has rejected speculation he is leaving. The Norwegian star, who was superb last season, is believed to be Chelsea’s number one transfer target as Thomas Tuchel looks to sign a new number nine. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Any deal would need Chelsea to shatter the Premier League record, with Dortmund adamant he will not be sold even though a release clause becomes active next year which will allow him to leave for only £64m. Haaland threatened to ignite speculation that he could force through a move to London when he was absent for pre-season training, but Zorc played down his absence and even joked about the transfer speculation....