Bundesliga star using Tottenham Hotspur interest for personal gain; red flag or invitation to make a move?

However, Frank is not overly satisfied with the creative options at his disposal and wants to improve the area of the pitch during the winter transfer window. As per recent reports, Spurs are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt. Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also interested in the player.

Borussia Dortmund playmaker using Tottenham to get a new deal

The north London club are looking at Julian Brandt as someone who can fill the void created by James Maddison’s ACL injury. Borussia Dortmund may decide to cash in on the Germany international, given that his contract expires at the end of the season. However, the player has now made a surprising move amidst Tottenham’s interest.

According to a report from Bild, Dortmund boss Niko Kovac is a fan of Brandt, and the creative forward has ‘legitimate hopes of staying’ at the club beyond next summer. In fact, the player has himself initiated talks over a new deal with the Bundesliga club.

Brandt has started the new season well for Dortmund, netting a goal and two assists in four league appearances. The versatile attacker, who was once the preferred target for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, has proven himself in the Bundesliga and recent links with Tottenham suggested he wants to try a new adventure in England.

However, the recent development proposes it was a tactic from Brandt and his entourage to bring Dortmund into the negotiating table over a new contract. The Signal Iduna Park-based outfit would loathe to lose such a skilled and experienced attacker on a free transfer next summer, especially someone who still has many years remaining at the top level.

This latest update from Bild should come as a blow for Frank’s Spurs. It is not guaranteed whether Brandt would extend his stay at Dortmund but the way things are panning is there for everyone to see.