Borussia Mönchengladbach exploring bringing Jan-Niklas Beste back to the Bundesliga | OneFootball

Sky Germany reports that Borussia Mönchengladbach are exploring the potential of bringing Benfica’s Jan-Niklas Beste back to the Bundesliga.

Beste was previously at Heidenheim until the summer when he moved to Benfica. However, since the sacking of Roger Schmid, Beste has seen less time in the starting 11. RB Leipzig had shown an interest in him as a back up to David Raum, but other positions are a priority.

Initial talks between Beste and Gladbach have already taken place and the 26-year-old is open to moving to Gladbach this winter. It would also allow a reunion with former Heidenheim teammate Tim Kleindienst who swapped the Voith Arena for Borussia Park in the summer.

However, the deal does depend on Benfica and if they are willing to let Beste leave, as well as the fact that Gladbach would need to sell a winger.

Lucikly for die Fohlen, Sky Germany also reports that Nathan Ngoumou has recieved conrete enquires about a potenail move away from Borussia Park. The fee is likely to be around €7-8m, meaning Gladbach would recoup most of the money they paid for the winger back in 2022.

Striker Tomas Cvancara is also a candidate to leave the Niederrhein this month if they receive a good enough fee for the 24-year-old. Cvancara is interested in potentially moving to Saudi Arabia, which would likely mean that Gladbach can again recoup their €10.5m spent on the Czechia international in 2023.

GGFN | Jack Meenan