Overview

• At a pre-match press conference, Niko Kovac said he does not want Maximilian Beier sold and described the 22-year-old as a key part of Borussia Dortmund’s plans.
• Kovac also said Beier does not want to leave Dortmund, with local reporting indicating the striker is not interested in a move to Brentford.
• German media reported a potential Brentford offer of about €70 million and interest from Aston Villa, though these remain unconfirmed by the club.
• Beier joined Dortmund from Hoffenheim in summer 2024 for €28.5 million and has recorded 10 goals and 6 assists in 47 competitive appearances.
• It remains unclear whether Beier will be in the squad to face Union Berlin on Sunday as Dortmund deal with defensive absences, with loanee Aarón Anselmino considered a likely starter after Kovac’s contract extension to 2027.