West Ham is not giving up on the idea of getting Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs have scheduled a new round of talks to advance the deal for the striker. Füllkrug is keen on joining West Ham, and the deal now depends on the clubs’ negotiations. West Ham is trying to progress with this deal after securing Summerville from Leeds. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund has strengthened their midfield by signing 33-year-old Pascal Gross from the Premier League club Brighton. The German international has signed a two-year contract with Dortmund, leaving the Seagulls for undisclosed terms.
🟡⚫️✍🏻 Official, confirmed. Pascal Groß signs for Borussia Dortmund until June 2026.
Next: Yan Couto, medical tomorrow. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/mcXYa64afW
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2024
In addition to Gross, Borussia Dortmund is also looking to bolster their defense. Yan Couto is set to join Borussia Dortmund on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The parameters for Couto’s permanent move to BVB after the one-year loan should be easy to fulfill.
While BVB is actively enhancing their squad, they face challenges in finalizing other deals. Reports from France indicate that Rayan Cherki is still waiting to sign for the club. However, Dortmund has stated they must sell players before completing the deal. Lyon, having already agreed to a €15 million deal with PSG, is losing patience.
One of the players who might leave is Youssofa Moukoko. He has been linked with various clubs, including Marseille, Girona, Real Sociedad, St. Pauli, Rennes, and Southampton. Betis has presented an economic and sporting proposal to Moukoko’s agent, Patrick Williams. It remains to be seen how much Borussia Dortmund will demand to let the young forward leave.