Dortmund set to offload trio of players next summer

Niklas Süle, Salih Özcan and Pascal Groß are expected to leave the Westphalian club after the 2025-26 campaign.

According to Sky Germany’s sources, Borussia Dortmund plans to offload at least three players this forthcoming summer.

Niklas Süle and Salih Özcan’s contracts will definitely not be renewed, while Pascal Groß also appears to be on the way out.

As reported on Monday in a local newspaper, a contract extension is expected for Julian Brandt who has supposedly has received an offer. 

The club is monitoring Emre Can’s progress, including how his existing adductor problems develop – Further talks are planned for January.

Can has an appearance-related option which he must surpass to extend his deal automatically, but is reportedly difficult to reach.

Both sides are open to the possibility of continued cooperation, while links to Besiktas and Galatasaray are said to be wide of the mark.

There are no updates regarding Schlotterbeck and Adeyemi; Dortmund wants to extend their contracts, but negotiations are currently stalled.