Dortmund quiet on Reus
Borussia Dortmund have refused to be drawn on reports they will sign Germany midfielder Marco Reus from Borussia Moenchengladbach in January.
Reus, who has been publicly courted by Bayern Munich, is expected to leave high-flying Gladbach in the summer at the latest, with the title-challenging duo tipped to do battle for his signature in the winter transfer window.But Dortmund’s club officials would not speak of the player, possibly cautious of being drawn into a bidding war with Bayern.
"We do not speak about players who are still under contract with other clubs," Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said."Our clear principle is that we do not take financial risks, although there is no specific dogma we adhere to," sporting director Michael Zorc added.Bayern team manager Christian Nerlinger said money would be no object, with the player valued at €18 million in January - although it would drop to a specified €12m release clause in the summer.
"Basically you can say one thing - if Bayern want a player, they will sign him. A couple of million here or there is not an issue," he said.One factor could drive Reus to Dortmund though - he was born there and his girlfriend lives in the city.- http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com
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