Borussia Dortmund are almost guaranteed Champions League football next season and that will give the Bundesliga outfit a boost both on and off the pitch.
They showed with their performance against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their semi-final that they are as good as anyone on their day, although failure to qualify for next season's European competition would severely hamper their progress. .
Whether Edin Terzic will remain in charge next season or not is a moot point at the moment because the club can at least start shaping their transfer market strategy based on the financial windfall they will receive, regardless of who is in the dugout.
Sancho and Maatsen live in Dortmund
“Congratulations to Borussia Dortmund for what they are doing in the Champions League, a really special job, they are doing a great job,” Fabrizio Romano told CaughtOffside in his special Daily Briefing.
“It has been a special season in Europe and after defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, they have almost guaranteed fifth place in the Bundesliga, and another Champions League season in 2024/25.”
Their apparent success this season may have had a direct impact on Manchester United and Chelsea.
Both clubs have allowed one of their players to go on loan at Signal Iduna Park, and it's safe to say that both have done more than enough to justify a permanent contract.
“It's really important news for Borussia Dortmund. Why? Obviously they have the importance of the Champions League but also the new money from the competition so they can really attack their two main goals,” continued Romano.
“The first is to keep Jadon Sancho. It won't be easy but Dortmund will meet Manchester United and try to find a solution. So let's see what will happen.
“And then Ian Maatsen. The player is really happy and has a £35m release from his Chelsea contract. Discussions will take place and the club will really try to make this happen.”
It is not yet clear how much Sancho will cost Dortmund, or whether it will be in United's best interest to make a deal that will suit all parties.
If Erik ten Hag were to be released from his job at Old Trafford, it is unlikely that the powers that be would require Sancho to return to the red side of Manchester, although the way the player is treated will ensure that is his preference. he will stay in Germany.
Maatsen's replacement should be easy to conclude given that his release clause is already known.
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