Nils Ole Book to skip Dortmund's Asia tour amid transfer delays

Nils Ole Book, Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, will remain in Germany during the club's pre-season tour of Japan set to begin on Monday. Reports indicate that Dortmund has not yet finalized transfers for Konstantinos Karetsas or Said El Mala, which has led to Book's decision to stay back. Dortmund’s focus is particularly on the negotiations for Karetsas, with another approach to KRC Genk expected soon. Meanwhile, they are awaiting a response regarding their bid for El Mala, which Köln rejected due to an inadequate offer. Book's absence from the tour emphasizes the unfinished nature of Dortmund's summer transfer business.

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