Dortmund evaluates pulling out of Eichhorn negotiations amid high transfer costs

Borussia Dortmund is considering withdrawing from the pursuit of 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn amid escalating financial demands. Reports indicate that while previous assessments stated a €10-12 million release clause, the effective fee to secure Eichhorn could be as low as €9 million for Bundesliga clubs. However, the total cost could reach around €20 million when factoring in a requested signing bonus of approximately €10 million. Dortmund sees these demands as excessive, while clubs like Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen, and Bayern Munich remain interested. English clubs face complications regarding Eichhorn's eligibility to play before turning 18.

• 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund consider pulling out of Eichhorn race as €20m total package emerges