Bayern Munich’s Mario Gotze and Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels have reportedly set a deadline on their respective futures, with Liverpool said to be interested in the pair.
According to Fichajes (h/t Alex Wood of the Daily Star), Gotze will not make a choice regarding a transfer until after the UEFA European Championships this summer, when he will be part of Germany's push for another major title. As noted by Wood, Liverpool have been strongly linked with the playmaker.
Meanwhile, Hummels has also cast doubts over his long-term future with Borussia Dortmund when speaking to Sky, per DW Sports:
Mats Hummels
to Sky: "I've set a date [for my decision], but I'm keeping it to
myself. It's costing me half an hour before bed every night."
James Whaling of the Daily Mirror noted earlier this month that Liverpool were one of a few Premier League sides in pursuit of the defender.
Both players would be significant coups for the Merseyside club in the summer, and having each excelled under manager Jurgen Klopp previously, the duo would surely be tempted by the chance to link up with their former manager once again.
Gotze is certainly a player who could do with a fresh start after failing to establish himself as a regular with Bayern. Bleacher Report UK took a look at the teams that’d be the best fit for the midfielder this summer:
Having quickly earned himself a reputation as one of the most exciting young players in world football during his time at Borussia Dortmund, Gotze’s progression has halted at Bayern under Pep Guardiola. It’s clear the coach doesn’t completely trust the 23-year-old, and with so many attacking stars in the squad, he can afford to leave him on the bench.
A change of manager this summer could be key for the player, though, with Guardiola poised to depart. The Daily Mail’s Jonny Singer thinks under incoming manager Carlo Ancelotti, Gotze could thrive for Bayern again next season:
Both players would be significant coups for the Merseyside club in the summer, and having each excelled under manager Jurgen Klopp previously, the duo would surely be tempted by the chance to link up with their former manager once again.
Gotze is certainly a player who could do with a fresh start after failing to establish himself as a regular with Bayern. Bleacher Report UK took a look at the teams that’d be the best fit for the midfielder this summer:
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Having quickly earned himself a reputation as one of the most exciting young players in world football during his time at Borussia Dortmund, Gotze’s progression has halted at Bayern under Pep Guardiola. It’s clear the coach doesn’t completely trust the 23-year-old, and with so many attacking stars in the squad, he can afford to leave him on the bench.
A change of manager this summer could be key for the player, though, with Guardiola poised to depart. The Daily Mail’s Jonny Singer thinks under incoming manager Carlo Ancelotti, Gotze could thrive for Bayern again next season:
@Jonny_Singer True. I actual hope he stays and thrives under Ancelotti. But if he doesn't play him, then I'd want him to leave.
@AlexChaffer Even with the options at his disposal, can't see Ancelotti not rating Gotze. Feels like his kind of player
Hummels departing Dortmund would be a bigger
surprise. The centre-back may have been tempted to jump ship after the
side toiled last term, but the club seems to be on the right track again
under Thomas Tuchel.
The centre-back is the linchpin of this outfit, too. Hummels is a leader at the back for Dortmund with his authoritative defensive play, dominating in the air, putting in forceful tackles and positioning himself expertly at the base of the side.
Technically he’s a very talented footballer, and as
noted by WhoScored.com, the defender is a big threat in the opposition’s
penalty area:
They are areas of the team that seemed in desperate need of replenishment under Klopp’s predecessor Brendan Rodgers. But the new manager has rejuvenated Adam Lallana, got the best from Roberto Firmino and helped Philippe Coutinho progress, too.
Additionally, Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sakho are forging a particularly potent partnership at the back. The latter of the duo, as noted by Football365’s Daniel Storey, has been especially impressive:
The centre-back is the linchpin of this outfit, too. Hummels is a leader at the back for Dortmund with his authoritative defensive play, dominating in the air, putting in forceful tackles and positioning himself expertly at the base of the side.
Technically he’s a very talented footballer, and as
noted by WhoScored.com, the defender is a big threat in the opposition’s
penalty area:They are areas of the team that seemed in desperate need of replenishment under Klopp’s predecessor Brendan Rodgers. But the new manager has rejuvenated Adam Lallana, got the best from Roberto Firmino and helped Philippe Coutinho progress, too.
Additionally, Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sakho are forging a particularly potent partnership at the back. The latter of the duo, as noted by Football365’s Daniel Storey, has been especially impressive:
Mamadou
Sakho quickly becoming a cult hero at Anfield. He's been absolutely
brilliant so far, and name chanted as the players go off.
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