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Dortmund ahead of Sunderland and Notts Forest for RB Salzburg striker

Dortmund have been linked with the Salzburg sharp-shooter, but currently, the Bundesliga leaders are well-stocked with Serhou Guirassy and Fábio Silva.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 3:44 PM
Dortmund ahead of Sunderland and Notts Forest for RB Salzburg striker
Key Things to Know
  • Borussia Dortmund are reportedly leading the race to sign RB Salzburg striker Karim Konaté.
  • English clubs Sunderland and Nottingham Forest are also interested in a permanent deal for Konaté.
  • The 22-year-old Ivorian forward has scored 47 goals in 99 appearances for RB Salzburg.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly leading the race to sign RB Salzburg striker Karim Konaté. According to journalist Ekrem Konur and FussballNews.de, the German club is monitoring the 22-year-old Ivorian international, who has scored 47 goals and provided 13 assists in 99 competitive appearances for Salzburg.

Dortmund face potential competition for a permanent deal, as RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Sunderland, and Nottingham Forest have also shown interest. Konaté is under contract until 2028 and holds an estimated transfer value of €20-25 million, though no concrete negotiations have begun.

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