Overview

• Borussia Dortmund has opened formal negotiations with Brighton over the transfer of 20-year-old Facundo Buonanotte, targeting a conclusion in the coming week.
• Buonanotte, whose Brighton contract runs until 2028, is reported to favor a switch to Dortmund in search of regular first-team football.
• With a market value near €20 million, the Argentine fits Dortmund’s model of affordable, high-potential signings under Financial Fair Play constraints.
• The versatile playmaker excels as a central attacking midfielder and can also operate on the right wing, matching Dortmund’s tactical profile.
• Dortmund has not yet lodged a formal bid, underscoring the club’s cautious strategy after loan talks for Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka stalled.