German media reveals Couto is close to joining Dortmund.

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Yan Couto, the right-back of the Brazilian national team in the 2024 Copa America, has a chance to move to play for Borussia Dortmund soon.

German outlet reported on Friday that 22-year-old Manchester City right-back Yan Couto is close to joining Borussia Dortmund in the near future after talks between the two clubs neared a conclusion.

Couto has returned from Girona after a loan spell at the club, with City keen to offload the Brazilian right-back as he has just 12 months remaining on his current deal, with the Citizens demanding €30m in compensation. 

Borussia Dortmund’s latest offer is reportedly worth €20m plus €5m in bonuses, which City are expect to accept and pave the way for Couto to join Dortmund.

The German media estimate that negotiations between the two clubs are likely to conclude next week and once the transfer is complete, Couto will travel to join his new teammates who are currently in their summer training camp in Bad Karaz, Switzerland. 

Borussia Dortmund are also keen on signing Germany midfielder Pascal Gross, but an €8m offer from Borussia Dortmund has yet to be accept by Brighton, Promotion ufabet with the Seagulls wanting €10m for the player, who has a year left on his contract.