A whole host of Premier League and European giants have been put on red alert this morning. Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly set to leave the club at the end of the season, opening the door for a number of the club’s star players to follow his exit.
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Reports in Germany daily Bild have seemingly confirmed Klopp’s impending departure, with his exit alone likely to attract interest from a number of clubs who are on the hunt for a new manager, most notably Manchester City, where Manuel Pellegrini’s future looks far from certain.
With Dortmund’s terrible domestic season also likely to ensure that they’re not playing European football next season, the signatures of a number of major players also look well up for grabs. Here’s who we think could be on the move…
8) Neven Subotic
A commanding defender who often goes unnoticed alongside Mats Hummels, who has attracted far more in the way of media speculation. The 26-year-old Serbian could be the answer to any number of teams defensive problems, with over 200 games of Dortmund experience.
7) Sven Bender
Another long-term servant of Dortmund who could be left disillusioned by the departure of his equally long-serving manager. The defensive midfielder has struggled with some injury problems in recent years but if someone can get him fit he could be a clever buy.
6) Ilkay Gundogan
Still only 24, this Dortmund playmaker could be a massive coup for any number of sides. The German international has proved himself to be an exquisite technical player with a wonderful passing game, meaning that he could fill a gap for several Premier League sides come the summer.
5) Ciro Immobile
The Italian international only joined the club in the summer. He was meant as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski but as struggled to adapt to life in Germany, scoring just three league goals in 17 appearances. He has managed seven more in cup competitions but should still go.
4) Henrikh Mkhitaryan
A big-money buy for Dortmund in the summer of 2013 but another who hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. He scored nine goals and created ten assists in a decent first season but has failed to build on that this term, while he’s also struggled with a couple of injury problems.
3) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
The scorer of 16 goals last season and 18 already this season, his numbers in a struggling side are hard to argue with and its more than possible that such a return will earn him a move abroad. The Gabon international would make a fine addition for a number of Premier League sides.
2) Marco Reus
Dortmund’s vice-captain and arguably their prize asset following the departures of Lewandowski and Mario Gotze – both to Bayern Munich. The 25-year-old joined the club in 2012 and has since scored 53 goals in 114 games. His appearances have been restricted by injuries in the last year.
1) Mats Hummels
Dortmund’s captain and one of the stars of Germany’s World Cup winning campaign last summer. He joined Dortmund from Bayern Munich in 2009 and has since made well over 200 appearances in all competitions. Still just 26, he’s arguably the best centre back on the market today.