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Atletico Madrid and Arsenal pursuing Borussia Dortmund forward in bargain deal
TL;DR
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal are targeting Borussia Dortmund forward Julian Brandt, who is set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer. Brandt is seen as a potential replacement for Antoine Griezmann.
Key points
- Atletico Madrid and Arsenal targeting Julian Brandt
- Brandt leaving Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer
- Brandt seen as a potential Griezmann replacement
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Atletico Madrid and Arsenal pursuing Borussia Dortmund forward in bargain deal
Atletico Madridâs busy upcoming transfer window continues to simmer underneath the final stages of their season. A new name has been added to the list of targets that Sporting Director Mateu Alemany, who is in charge of his first full summer.
It has been revealed by Marca that Borussia Dortmund playmaker Julian Brandt is one of their top targets for the summer. The 29-year-old is out of contract this summer, and has decided to leave Dortmund, thus making him available on a free. They say that Alemany is following developments surrounding his future closely.
Brandt could be a Griezmann replacement
The Madrid-based paper go on to say that he is one of the names that Atletico are looking at as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, who has confirmed a departure to Major League Soccer and Orlando City this summer. Brandt himself has been heavily linked with a move to MLS this summer, but it seems he will have the chance to stay in Europe.
In addition to Atletico, Champions League opponents Arsenal are also considering a bid for Brandtâs services. The two sides are also this summer.
Q&A
Why are Atletico Madrid and Arsenal interested in Julian Brandt?
Both clubs are pursuing Julian Brandt as he is available on a free transfer after deciding to leave Borussia Dortmund.
What is Julian Brandt's current contract situation with Borussia Dortmund?
Julian Brandt is out of contract this summer and has confirmed his departure from Borussia Dortmund.
Could Julian Brandt replace Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid?
Yes, Julian Brandt is being considered as a potential replacement for Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid.
