Report:
Bayern ahead of Dortmund in race to sign Bella-Kotchap
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
Sky Germany reports that Bayern Munich are ahead of Dortmund in the race to sign Armel Bella-Kotchap from Southampton.
| Photo: Southampton FC |
The German champions are said to be in talks with Southampton over a possible loan move for the 21-year-old.
Bella-Kotchap is seen as a possible replacement for wantaway defender Benjamin Pavard, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah also an option.
Borussia Dortmund are also said to be interested in Bella-Kotchap, but Sky reports that Bayern are ahead of their rivals in the race to sign the Southampton defender.