Expected window: January 2027
Andrija Bulatovic to Borussia Dortmund
Last update: 25 days ago
Evidence score
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are monitoring Andrija Bulatovic, with both clubs having the Lens midfielder high on their scouting lists. His listed contract at RC Lens runs to 2030.
- Independent sources0/40
0 independent sources (max 4); 4 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
No independent source to judge, so no track record counts (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 25 days ago
What we know
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are monitoring Andrija Bulatovic, with both clubs having the Lens midfielder high on their scouting lists. His listed contract at RC Lens runs to 2030.
The story traces back to Sky Sports Germany, whose report was picked up by fussballtransfers.com on 5 Oct. Foot Mercato and spox.com repeated the claim on 7 Oct, noting that Lens expect a fee of at least €25m. TribalFootball.com echoed this figure on 9 Oct, confirming the price tag while reiterating the interest from the German giants.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 5 Oct 2026, fussballtransfers.com, citing Sky (a TV channel, often on air with no written article).
- No independent source: all 4 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 2 reports attribute the story to Sky, a TV channel: the report may have been on air, with no written article.
- 2 reports attribute the story to Sky Sport Germany, a TV channel: the report may have been on air, with no written article.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 25 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Mercato 07/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Sky Sports Germany reports that Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are interested in Andrija Bulatovic, with Lens expecting at least €25 million. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Sky Sport Germany (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
| TribalFootball.com 09/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Lens have set a €25m price tag on Andrija Bulatovic, with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig among the clubs monitoring the 19-year-old midfielder. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky Sport Germany (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
| fussballtransfers.com 05/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are monitoring the central midfielder, with both clubs having him high on their scouting lists. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
| spox.com 07/10/2026 | Unrated | Borussia Dortmund ist angeblich an Andrija Bulatovic von RC Lens interessiert. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
Timeline
- 09 Oct 2026 · TribalFootball.comLens have set a €25m price tag on Andrija Bulatovic, with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig among the clubs monitoring the 19-year-old midfielder.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sport Germany (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- 07 Oct 2026 · Foot MercatoSky Sports Germany reports that Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are interested in Andrija Bulatovic, with Lens expecting at least €25 million.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sport Germany (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- 07 Oct 2026 · spox.comBorussia Dortmund ist angeblich an Andrija Bulatovic von RC Lens interessiert.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · fussballtransfers.comBorussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are monitoring the central midfielder, with both clubs having him high on their scouting lists.
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
Does Borussia Dortmund need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Borussia Dortmund already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (7, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Nmecha | Central Midfield | 26 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Jobe Bellingham | Central Midfield | 21 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Joey Veerman | Central Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Marcel Sabitzer | Central Midfield | 32 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Enzo dos Santos | Central Midfield | 17 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Mussa Kaba | Defensive Midfield | 17 | 30 Jun 2031 |
Recent signings in this position
- Joey Veerman (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from PSV Eindhoven · €22.00m
- Mussa Kaba (Defensive Midfield)2026/27 · from Borussia Dortmund II · fee undisclosed
- Enzo dos Santos (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Borussia Dortmund U19 · fee undisclosed
- Kjell Wätjen (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at VfL Bochum
- Carney Chukwuemeka (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Chelsea FC · €20.00m
- Jobe Bellingham (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Sunderland AFC · €30.50m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 05 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 09 Oct 2026 (24 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Андрија Булатовић
- Age
- 19
- Agent
- Niagara Sports ...