Joane Gadou, a 19-year-old French and Ivorian central defender at Borussia Dortmund, is reported to be followed by several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Arsenal. The three teams have been monitoring the player's development for several months. It is said that scouts have attended his matches against opponents such as Real Betis and Bayern Munich. Borussia Dortmund does not intend to sell Gadou in the short term, as he is considered an important part of the club's project. With a contract running until June 30, 2031, Dortmund has a favorable position for any potential negotiations. Transfermarkt estimates his value at 28 million euros, but the German club could demand a significantly higher sum. An offer of around 50 million euros might cause the club to consider a sale, though the current plan is to keep the defender. Gadou joined Dortmund in July 2026 and has two caps for the France U21 team.