Gio Reyna is reportedly set to see a transfer away from Borussia Dortmund rushed through, with it possible that a deal could be done this week.
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American struggling for regular game timeExpected to be on the move in winter windowWorking with same agent as Cristiano RonaldoWHAT HAPPENED?
The United States international has been generating exit talk at Signal Iduna Park for some time. He stayed put in the summer of 2023, but regular minutes in Germany have remained in short supply for the 21-year-old playmaker.
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That has led to fresh speculation surfacing in the January window, with Premier League side Aston Villa said to be one of Reyna’s many suitors. Any move to England – where his father Claudio previously turned out for Manchester City and Sunderland – would offer a fresh start to the talented youngster.
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Reyna is said to be open to the idea of moving on at an important stage of his career, with it vital for him to get game time under his belt if full potential is to be unlocked. With that in mind, has drawn up a timeline that could see him sever ties with BVB by the time that they return to action against Bochum on Sunday.
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Winter transfer windows across Europe are due to slam shut at the start of February, meaning that the clock is ticking for Reyna. He has linked up with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, amid the questions of his future and has also been linked with leading sides in Spain, France and Portugal.
