Guirassy's Dortmund Exit Teased: Saudi Gold or Milan Magic? Wätjen Eyes Bochum Escape

Ever wonder what it's like to be a goal machine with the world knocking at your door? That's Serhou Guirassy right now at Borussia Dortmund. The Guinean hitman, who's been lighting up the Bundesliga like a Christmas tree, is mulling his next move as his contract winds down. But hold onto your scarves, BVB fans – it's not all doom and gloom yet.

The Striker's Saudi Sidestep and Euro Temptations

Reports from Bild, as covered by Jonas Rütten at Goal.com, suggest Guirassy's brother and advisor dangled a mega-deal in Saudi Arabia last summer. We're talking doubling his rumoured €9 million annual wage – enough to buy a small country or at least a fancy camel. But now? That's slid to 'second priority'. The lad's got his eyes on Champions League glamour instead.

AC Milan have him top of their shopping list, with other Euro big boys sniffing around. Problem is, his cheeky €45 million exit clause only kicks in for the elite like Real Madrid, Barcelona, or the Manchester mobs and their London rivals. Milan would have to haggle with Dortmund directly, same as any Saudi suitors. Guirassy's given himself a deadline: by late May, post-season, he'll tell BVB if he's off or sticking for one last hurrah.

His big dream? Lifting silverware with the Black and Yellows. Fair play – after all, he's their talisman. This season, 17 goals and 6 assists in 37 games. Last term? A bonkers 34 goals and 9 assists in 45. Blimey, no wonder they're sweating bullets about a successor.

Wätjen's Bochum Love Affair: Loan Lad Wants More

Meanwhile, over in the Ruhr derby dust-up, Kjell Wätjen is cosying up to VfL Bochum. The 20-year-old midfielder's on loan from Dortmund since summer, after BVB II got relegated and pro minutes dried up. He told Bild he's dead keen on staying beyond June: "I can definitely see it, but BVB calls the shots."

Wätjen hit the ground running, starting loads till January, even bagging a goal in November. Lately? Bench warmer. He owned up to a few niggles, chatted with gaffer Uwe Rösler, knuckled down, and feedback's turned positive. Contract runs to 2028, but with Dortmund's midfield bulging – think Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Carney Chukwuemeka, Marcel Sabitzer – plus Julian Brandt confirmed out and Niklas Süle likely gone, does he fancy fighting for scraps?

His pro debut? A cracker – full 90 and a peach of an assist for Marco Reus in a 5-1 thrashing of Augsburg last May. Since? Crumbs. Bochum might be his ticket to regular footy.

BVB's Fixtures: Title Push or Transfer Turmoil?

Dortmund aren't short of drama on the pitch either. Upcoming slate: Augsburg at home on 14 March (3:30pm), then Hamburger SV (21 March, 6:30pm), trip to Stuttgart (4 April), and Leverkusen clash (11 April). Perfect chance for Guirassy to rack up goals and sway opinions – or say cheerio in style.

Whispers of a contract coup for a star (no names yet) and scouting a German World Cup hopeful as Guirassy heir. Even 'El Mala' copying Florian Wirtz vibes for a transfer hint? BVB's summer's shaping up wilder than a Yellow Wall mosh pit.

So, pub verdict? Guirassy stays for glory, Wätjen bolts for games. Or Saudi shekels win out? Grab a pint, it's gonna be a saga. Dortmund fans, steel yourselves – the transfer window's already steaming.

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