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Out-of-favor Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios could be on his way to Fulham before the January transfer window closes, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.
The Premier League club has allegedly offered between 7 or 8 million euros for the 27-year-old. Although Dortmund has officially denied its intent to sell the Paraguay international, a previous report asserted that a bid of 12 million euros would be enough to convince BVB to part ways with the forward.
However, Ruhr Nachrichten reports that Dortmund has decreased its demands to 10 million euros as it hopes to avoid disharmony within its ranks in the club's bid to defend its Bundesliga title.
Barrios was a regular starter for Jurgen Klopp's side for two seasons heading into the current campaign, but after a hamstring injury kept him out of action in August and most of September, he lost his starting role to Robert Lewandowski. In 11 Bundesliga appearances this season, Barrios has failed to score once.
Fulham is not the only side to have been linked with Barrios. Earlier in January, Malaga reportedly made a 10 million euro bid, while Marseille also was said to be keen to complete the player's transfer.
Should Fulham and Dortmund not reach an accord on a transfer of Barrios, the Craven Cottage side could also make a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Eren Derdiyok.
The Premier League club has allegedly offered between 7 or 8 million euros for the 27-year-old. Although Dortmund has officially denied its intent to sell the Paraguay international, a previous report asserted that a bid of 12 million euros would be enough to convince BVB to part ways with the forward.
However, Ruhr Nachrichten reports that Dortmund has decreased its demands to 10 million euros as it hopes to avoid disharmony within its ranks in the club's bid to defend its Bundesliga title.
Barrios was a regular starter for Jurgen Klopp's side for two seasons heading into the current campaign, but after a hamstring injury kept him out of action in August and most of September, he lost his starting role to Robert Lewandowski. In 11 Bundesliga appearances this season, Barrios has failed to score once.
Fulham is not the only side to have been linked with Barrios. Earlier in January, Malaga reportedly made a 10 million euro bid, while Marseille also was said to be keen to complete the player's transfer.
Should Fulham and Dortmund not reach an accord on a transfer of Barrios, the Craven Cottage side could also make a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Eren Derdiyok.
