Borussia v Liverpool for Zielinski?

By Football Italia staff

Poland international Piotr Zielinski is reportedly closer to Borussia Dortmund now than Liverpool.

The 22-year-old creative midfielder had seemingly been on his way to Anfield after weeks of speculation, but there has been a sudden stall in talks.

According to calciomercatoweb.it, that is because Borussia Dortmund made an approach over the last few days.

Zielinski is owned by Udinese, but spent this season on loan at Empoli, where he scored five Serie A goals and provided six assists.

Dortmund see him as the ideal replacement for Ilkay Gundogan, who is heading to Manchester City.

The breakdown of talks with Liverpool also lets Roma and Napoli back into the running for Zielinski.

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