Contract talks planned for key defensive trio at Borussia Dortmund

Sports BILD is reporting that more concrete talks at Borussia Dortmund are planned with Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton and Julian Ryerson. 

However, the popular German tabloid does not provide any further details regarding when these contract discussions could take place. 

Since the trio are all under contract until 2028, the Westphalian side does not appear to be under any significant pressure to act fast.

While there have been occasional rumors about interest from top European clubs for Kobel, the noise seems to have died down lately.

Meanwhile, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid have inquired about Anton, but BVB are determined to keep the center-back.

Ex-sporting director Sebastian Kehl initiated talks about an extension and his successor, Book, will likely continue these discussions.

Finally, Liverpool, Barcelona, Manchester United and Newcastle United have all loosely expressed interest in Ryerson.