Dortmund will look to beat Liverpool, Manchester United and Juventus to Shkodran Mustafi this summer
That is according to German publication Sport1, who claim Dortmund consider Mustafi as an ideal replacement for centre-half Mats Hummels.
Premier League pair Liverpool and Manchester United have both been linked with a summer move for the former Everton youngster, along with Serie A giants Juventus.
But Dortmund are reportedly hoping to get there first and will make a move for the German World Cup winner should Hummels leave.
Dortmund revealed earlier last month that Hummels wants to leave for Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich this summer, which annoyed the 27-year-old defender.
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A club statement read: "Defender Mats Hummels has communicated his desire to leave the club in the summer and join league rivals Bayern Munich next season."
To which Hummels responded: "This sh***y statement has made a misleading expression. I have no idea why they had to do it. Everything is possible and nothing is decided yet."