Skip to content

Borussia Dortmund to scout Premier League youngsters after Jadon Sancho success

Jadon Sancho has been in fine form for Borussia Dortmund
Image: Jadon Sancho has been in fine form for Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc admits they are keeping an eye on young players from top Premier League clubs after the success of Jadon Sancho.

The 18-year-old joined Dortmund from Manchester City last summer and has been in fine form this season, notching eight assists and one goal in 10 appearances so far.

That form led to Gareth Southgate naming the teenager in his squad for the Nations League during the recent international break, with Sancho making his senior England debut in the 0-0 draw with Croatia last Friday.

Jadon Sancho enjoyed an impressive England debut from the bench
Image: Jadon Sancho enjoyed an impressive England debut from the bench against Croatia

Now Zorc says scouting talented youngsters who are not getting a great deal of game time with their Premier League clubs will be part of their transfer strategy in the future.

"Until now it has nearly been out of the question for us to be able to transfer players from England to Germany," he said.

Jadon Sancho
Image: Jadon Sancho's success in Germany has encouraged Dortmund to scout other Premier League youngsters

"I think there is a big opportunity out there to source highly talented young players - in particular at the absolute top clubs.

Also See:

"Due to the financial power of the English clubs, they often buy a top class player into their squad. Therefore young players cannot break through, which is different to how things are done in Germany. Of course we will keep our eyes open in the future, too."

Win Jeff's £1MIL
Win Jeff's £1MIL

Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win Jeff's £1 million.

Around Sky