{
  "id": 1269810,
  "title": "Borussia Dortmund now on the verge of €52m blockbuster double transfer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/borussia-dortmund-now-on-the-verge-of-52m-blockbuster-double-transfer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/borussia-dortmund-now-verge-52m-124500314.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Borussia Dortmund is reportedly close to finalising a €52 million double transfer, signing PAOK Saloniki forward Giannis Konstantelias and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joey Veerman. Konstantelias' move is already in its final stages while Dortmund prepare to activate Veerman's €22 million release clause. The 27-year-old Dutch international is expected to sign a five-year contract and undergo his medical examination on Monday. The two signings aim to address Dortmund's need for a creative central midfielder - Konstantelias will bring dribbling and attacking ability, while Veerman will offer passing quality and deeper midfield control. If successful, the double transfer would see Dortmund commit around €52 million to two different solutions for their squad needs.",
  "summary": "Borussia Dortmund appear poised to complete a €52m double transfer for PAOK Saloniki attacker Giannis Konstantelias and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joey Veerman. Konstantelias has already arrived in Do...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Borussia Dortmund close in on €30m Giannis Konstantelias purchase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/borussia-dortmund-close-in-on-30m-giannis-konstantelias-purchase",
        "published": "2026-08-16T09:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}