Five strikers Borussia Dortmund should consider signing in January

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SAMARA, RUSSIA – AUGUST 25: Aleksandr Sobolev of FC Krylia Sovetov Samara celebrates his goal during the Russian Football League match between PFC FC Krylia Sovetov Samara and FC Spartak Moscow on August 25, 2019 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images) /

Aleksandr Sobolev

Considered to be one of the most exciting prospects in Russian football, Aleksandr Sobolev is exactly the type of player Borussia Dortmund are lacking at the moment. The 22 year old has been tearing it up in his homeland, and has found the net ten times in 16 league appearances, despite playing for minnows KS Samara.

Standing at 6ft 4inches tall, Sobolev is a striker in a similar mould to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. His excellent hold up play, strength and impressive finishing would give Borussia Dortmund something different to what they currently have in the team.

The Black and Yellows deliver a lot of crosses into the box, but often there is no one to get on the end of them. But that would certainly change if they had a target man like Sobolev. Having him as a focal point, with the pace and directness of those around him would give Dortmund’s attack a new dimension.

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Sobolev’s price tag is expected to be low, and he could be an excellent back-up for Paco Alcacer.

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