Dortmund set to sign Red Bull Salzburg midfielder?
Dortmund are reportedly close to signing Diadie Samassékou from Red Bull Salzburg.
| Diadie Samassékou. | Photo: Steindy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 |
According to Salzburger Nachrichten, the transfer is expected to be completed within the next few days, with only a medical left to be sorted out.
Dortmund are set to pay €20 million to sign the defensive midfielder who has also attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Lyon and Hoffenheim, as per the report.
Meanwhile, Kicker has downplayed the report. According to the German news outlet, Dortmund were interested in the midfielder last summer, but he's not a target BVB are currently working on.
The 23-year-old has made 133 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg with two goals and six assists to his name.
