The Hive: Our writers give their Borussia Dortmund transfer wishlists

MAINZ, GERMANY - DECEMBER 12: Shinji Kagawa of Dortmund celebrates after scoring his team`s second goal with Andrey Yarmolenko of Dortmund, Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund, Oemer Toprak of Dortmund, Marcel Schmelzer of Dortmund, Julian Weigl of Dortmund and Jeremy Toljan of Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund at Opel Arena on December 12, 2017 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images) /

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The transfer window is only a week away from opening once again, and Borussia Dortmund are expected to be heavily involved.

The Black and Yellows have been linked with quite a few players in the last couple of months. And they will be hoping to wrap up some deals in January so they can bolster their squad.

Defense reinforcements are probably of the biggest importance to Borussia Dortmund right now. But a backup/replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could also arrive at the club. And depending on departures, the club could further sign more players.

Borussia Dortmund will be hoping to strengthen their squad in January. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images) /

It’s not always easy to sign players in January as teams always look to cling on to their best players. But Borussia Dortmund will need to add players if they are to salvage their ailing season.

So who will arrive at the club in the winter transfer window? Our writers drew up their transfer wish lists. So take a look at who they would like to see arrive at the club in January.

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