Borussia Dortmund is evaluating a winter transfer move for Zaglebie Lubin attacking midfielder Marcel Regula, with potential fees projected between €7 million and €8 million according to reports from Sky Sport DE and Transfermarkt. As the Bundesliga club navigates a thin squad under coach Niko Kovac, sporting director Ole Book confirmed to Sky that club management is actively assessing the market for upcoming reinforcement needs.
Active Scouting and Squad Realities at Borussia Dortmund
Grundsätzlich sind wir auch jetzt gerade aktiv in dem Sinne, dass wir uns auf dem Markt umschauen. Dass wir schon auch mitkriegen, auf welchen Positionen wir eventuell Bedarf haben könnten,
sporting director Ole Book stated to Sky, describing the club’s ongoing roster evaluation. noted that the Ruhr Nachrichten characterized Book’s approach to squad planning as an ongoing pursuit, with preparations for the winter window already underway.
The urgency for winter additions stems from a constrained roster following long-term injuries to Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered a torn cruciate ligament, and Justin Lerma due to a muscle injury, as detailed by Transfermarkt. With remaining summer funds having been directed toward securing Ethan Nwaneri on loan from Arsenal, WAZ reported that any permanent winter acquisition would likely require a prior departure from the Dortmund squad.
Marcel Regula Emerges as a Primary Target on the Flanks
Nineteen-year-old Polish youth international Marcel Regula remains a high-priority target for Borussia Dortmund’s wide areas, according to Transfermarkt and Spox. Although a deal did not materialize prior to the summer transfer deadline, contact between the clubs has reportedly remained active.
Regula’s tactical versatility allows him to cover multiple positions. While most frequently deployed as an attacking midfielder, he has also played as a center-forward and across both wings. highlighted discussions regarding his potential use as an alternative for right wing-back Julian Ryerson, who recently returned from international duty with Norway carrying a rib injury.
Regarding the speculation surrounding Regula, Book maintained his customary restraint during his Sky interview: Wir halten das, wie wir es auch im Sommer gehalten haben. Wir werden jetzt nicht Spielernamen von anderen Vereinen kommentieren wollen.
Market valuations place Regula between €7 million and €8 million, which would exceed Zaglebie Lubin’s current club record sale of €5 million for Bartosz Białek to VfL Wolfsburg, while Regula remains under contract with his youth club until 2028.
Potential Departures to Fund Winter Reinforcements
To finance a potential winter influx, Spox and Bild indicate that Borussia Dortmund may facilitate exits for players currently seeing limited playing time under Kovac. Center-back Luca Reggiani has logged only 50 minutes of action across seven possible competitive fixtures this season, leading to speculation over his future.
According to Bild and LigaInsider, Reggiani is open to a winter departure if his playing time does not increase. The 18-year-old Italian defender attracted concrete interest from Serie A clubs including Inter Milan and AC Milan during the summer, alongside an offer from Southampton FC near the close of the transfer window. Reggiani remains under contract with Dortmund through 2029.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has also faced limited minutes in the Bundesliga this season with four short substitute appearances, though he earned starts in the Champions League against Villarreal and the DFB-Pokal against HEBC, per Spox.
Upcoming Fixtures for Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund returns to domestic and European competition with a demanding schedule under Kovac:
- October 9, 2026 (20:30 CEST / 18:30 UTC): Bundesliga vs. Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park
- October 14, 2026 (21:00 CEST / 19:00 UTC): UEFA Champions League vs. FK Bodø/Glimt
- October 17, 2026 (15:30 CEST / 13:30 UTC): Bundesliga vs. Union Berlin
- October 20, 2026 (18:45 CEST / 16:45 UTC): UEFA Champions League vs. Sabah FC
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