Five players Borussia Dortmund should target in January

By Tushar Bahl | Dec 24, 2017

MAINZ, GERMANY - DECEMBER 12: Shinji Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the goal to the 0:2 with his team mates during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz and Borussia Dortmund at Opel Arena on December 12, 2017 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images) /

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Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United in action with Manuel Akanji of FC Basel during the UEFA Champions League match. Between Manchester United and FC Basel at Old Trafford. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) /

Manuel Akanji

The Switzerland international is enjoying a stunning breakthrough season with FC Basel and has shown his prowess in the Champions League this season. His man of the match performance in his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United helped Basel qualify for the Round of 16.

The towering center back would be a great addition for Borussia Dortmund. And with Liverpool also interested in him, the club must move quickly to sign him.\

The 22-year old has great pace and strength and is well suited to the physical demands of the German Bundesliga. Akanji is another player who may need some time at first to settle in.

But there is no question that he has the quality to become a top class defender for Borussia Dortmund for years to come. The Black and Yellows have been atrocious in defense at times. And a move for Akanji could help them become more solid at the back.

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