News Focus
- Borussia Dortmund want Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen
- The 22-year-old could replace Gregor Kobel in the future
- Newcastle United have already spoken to the player’s agents
- AC Milan, Inter Milan, Brighton and Bayer Leverkusen also interested
- Werder may sign Karl Hein from Arsenal if Backhaus leaves
Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on Mio Backhaus. The Bundesliga club view the Werder Bremen goalkeeper as a future replacement for their current number one, Gregor Kobel.
Reports from Germany suggest that officials at Signal Iduna Park have made enquiries about the 22-year-old. Backhaus has impressed between the sticks for the Green-Whites this season.
However, Dortmund face stiff competition for his signature. Newcastle United have already held talks with the player’s camp. The Premier League side want to strengthen their goalkeeping options.
Other major clubs are also watching the situation closely. AC Milan, Inter Milan, Brighton & Hove Albion, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SC Freiburg have all been linked with the young keeper.
Despite this growing list of admirers, Werder Bremen have not received any formal bids yet. The club want to keep their prized asset at the Weser-Stadion.
If Backhaus does move on, Werder have a plan. They could sign Karl Hein on a permanent deal. The Arsenal loanee has a buy clause in his current agreement with the German side.