BVB open contract talks with Brandt amid Premier League interest

Borussia Dortmund want to open contract negotiations with attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, according to SportBild. They want to ward off the interest of Premier League clubs.

The German international has been one of his side’s best players this season. After struggling for consistency for much of his time with the club, he has come into his own.

Brandt has scored eight goals and has assisted four more in 23 Bundesliga appearances this season. He has one goal and one assist in the Champions League.

His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed. Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are snooping around the player. They want to understand his situation.

Brandt is entering the final year of his deal with BVB that ends in 2024. There is fear that he could consider a departure from the club this summer.

The Premier League reportedly appeals to him, not only because of its competitive nature, he feels he will adapt quickly due to the presence of his closest friend, Chelsea’s Kai Havertz.

The pair broke through from the Bayer Leverkusen academy into the first team. They are friends and have been in contact since Havertz joined the London club.

At the moment, Brandt is recovering from the muscular injury he suffered during his side’s clash with Chelsea in the Champions League. The 26-year-old limped off in the early moments of the game.

Brandt wants to recover in time to help BVB in their chase for a first Bundesliga title in 11 years. They dropped vital points in the derby versus Schalke 04 last weekend, handing Bayern Munich the advantage in the title race.

Sporting director Sebastian Kehl is scheduling dates to talk with Brandt about that new contract. They will have to speed things up because summer, their opportunity to sell him for a decent fee, is fast approaching.

Kehl also has to negotiate with Jude Bellingham as he hopes to keep him from the numerous suitors that will approach them.