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Reports: Dortmund in talks to sign Salzburg defender Gadou

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FILE PHOTO - A View of the players' tunnel and BVB logo ahead of the German DFB Cup round of 16 soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park. David Inderlied/dpa Borussia Dortmund are keen to sign Red Bull Salzburg's French central defender Joane Gadou, media reports said on Tuesday. The 19-year-old has already agreed terms with the Bundesliga side, the reports added.

The two clubs are discussing a fee, which could be around 20 million ($23 million) Gadou joined the Austrians from Paris Saint-Germain's youth ranks and became a key player. His signing would be the first under new Dortmund sporting director Ole Book. Dortmund are not renewing centre back Niklas Sรผle's contract, which ends in June.