Borussia Dortmund lead two Premier League clubs in the race to sign Hoffenheim’s Germany striker Maximilian Bayer.
Sky Germany, via Florian Plettenberg reports that. New Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin wants Bayer to bolster his attack. To replace outgoing West Ham United striker Niklas Füllkrug.
Bayer could reportedly dream of a move to Borussia Dortmund after fresh talks. Despite offers from Premier League duo Chelsea and Aston Villa. UFABET And interest from Bundesliga champions Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen.
Borussia Dortmund are now the club with the best chance of signing Bayer. With a fee in the region of €25-30m expected to be accepted by Hoffenheim.
Previously, there was a report from Sky Germany as well stating that. Chelsea and Aston Villa had submitted offers to buy Bayer for Hoffenheim to consider, with an undisclosed figure. While the 21-year-old striker has a release clause of 30 million euros.
Bayer has just been selected for the German national team this year, playing in two games. He is part of the German team for Euro 2024. Which played in one group stage game. The last match of the 1-1 draw with Switzerland, as a substitute in the 65th minute.
Borussia Dortmund are willing to pay around 25 million euros to sign Beier. While BILD claim that Hoffenheim want around 35 million euros plus 15 million euros in performance related bonuses. Despite that, the transfer is expected to go through, according to the tabloid.