Borussia Dortmund’s striker situation appears poised for a shake-up as the deal for Serhou Guirassy has been approved by the club following further medical examinations, which revealed his June injury was less severe than initially thought. Reports suggest the deal will be completed by Thursday.
This move, long anticipated, is expected to impact the striker position at the club significantly. Both Sébastien Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko have been listed as players who could leave this summer. The plan was to retain Niclas Füllkrug as competition for the incoming Guirassy.
However, AC Milan are reportedly pushing for Füllkrug to join their squad, having had “positive contact” with his representatives, ROOF. This development, alongside the Guirassy situation, has Füllkrug closely monitoring his future.
While Füllkrug is willing to stay and compete for his spot, the club does not consider him “unsellable,” which could alter his career path. Füllkrug was linked with Milan last season before joining Dortmund late in the transfer window.
The news about Füllkrug may also affect the futures of Moukoko and Haller, as Dortmund still needs depth up front. Despite reports of the club’s willingness to part with Moukoko, the most realistic scenario sees Dortmund ending up with three strikers for the upcoming season: Moukoko, Guirassy, and Füllkrug. With the new Champions League format and the upcoming Club World Cup next summer, the club will need sufficient depth and will likely find plenty of playing opportunities for all three players.
