Borussia Dortmund has been interested in Malik Jakupović for an extended time and submitted offers between €2-3 million for the player in the summer, which were rejected by Philadelphia Union. Recently, Borussia Dortmund scouts observed Jakupović in Marbella, and contact continues between the club and the player. According to @SchreinerFabian and @SkySportDE, Philadelphia Union is demanding a transfer fee in the double-digit million euro range. There is also strong competition for Malik Jakupović.

Borussia Dortmund made an offer for 17-year-old United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina center-forward Malik Jakupovic in the last transfer window. His club, Philadelphia Union, reportedly rejected the bid. Jakupovic is under contract with the MLS club until 2030, and there is also an option to extend it by one year. He joined Philadelphia Union in April 2026 and in the 2025/2026 season has made 7 appearances in the MLS, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist. The forward has also scored 12 goals in 9 caps for the USA U17 team and has a current Transfermarkt valuation of €300k.