Borussia Dortmund are eyeing Dynamo Kyiv defender Aleksandar Dragovic as a potential replacement for Manchester United target Mats Hummels, in a clear sign they could lose the centre-back.

Dortmund are aware that they will find it hard to hold on to their captain this summer, who has been consistently linked with a move to Manchester United over the last few months.




Though the club are believed to be preparing a new contract for Hummels to keep him out of Manchester United's grasp, the Dortmund hierarchy are preparing a shortlist of defenders in the background should the German international eventually leave the club at the end of the season.

According to Sport Bild, Dynamo Kyiv defender Dragovic is the favourite to replace Hummels at the Westfalenstadion should the latter leave for Manchester United.
 


Dortmund have been keeping a close watch on his performances over the last few months and have been impressed with the composure he has shown in the Dynamo Kyiv rearguard.

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Coincidentally, Dragovic was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United during the winter transfer window and many claimed the deal was all but done.

Hummels still remains Louis van Gaal’s priority defensive target in the summer, but the 24-year-old Dragovic is still believed to be on his shortlist.

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