Jurgen Klopp says Dortmund were after Isco and Thiago Alcantara - Football News
Head coach, Jurgen Klopp has suggested that the UEFA Champions League runners-up were following both players, while saying that Jackson http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robert-Lewandowski-c31255.
Borussia Dortmund team trainer, Klopp, has claimed that the German gaints were looking forward to sign Isco and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-c34888 Alcantara in the summer transfer window. The Black Yellows were hoping to bring in an attacking midfielder after
star player Mario Gotze joined Bayern Munich.
"We also thought about signing Isco. We are not stupid. We had a look at Thiago Alcantara as well. We saw all of them," Klopp added.
As a result of this, both Spaniards were shorlisted as able replacemets for the departed winger. Nevertheless, the BVB instead choose to sign http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Henrikh-Mkhitaryan-c16068 from Shaktar Donetsk. Subsequently, Thiago and Isco signed for Bayern
and Real Madrid respectively.
"It was pretty clear that we would not stand a chance in the race for Isco's signature, though," he mused.
The manager carefully considered signing both youngsters but decided not to pursue them after all. On the other hand, Real Madrid were the clear favourites in Isco’s case as the player was interested in the transfer to Los Blancos
and they did not stand a chance.
In addition to this head coach further spoke about Lewandowski’s situation at the club as he is expected to transfer to fierce rivals’ Bayern. The Polish striker is believed to join Der FCB next year. Therefore, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 attacker
Martinez is shortlisted as his replacement.
"I have a number of attackers in my mind, but I don't know whether we can realistically sign any of them," Klopp continued.
"Jackson has a lot of qualities that make him an interesting striker. He holds up the ball very well, scores a lot of goals and is always available to receive the ball,” he said.
Klopp said that he is following the progress of several forwards but no one has been prioritised as their top targets yet. Jackson is a good player and has a lot to offer. He can hold the ball well upfront and score lots of goals.
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