Transfer update: Dortmund defender rejects Man Utd

– Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels has rejected a chance to join Manchester United 

– The Germany international has told his club he wants to join domestic rivals Bayern Munich 

– The 27 year old is regarded as one of the best center-backs in the modern football 

Borussia Dortmund defender cum captain Mats Hummels has rejected Man Utd and communicated his desire to leave the club in the summer.

Mats Hummels celebrates his goal against Liverpool in the Europa league quarter-final

According to a statement by Dortmund, the defender expressed a desire to join rivals Bayern Munich in the summer.

Hummel’s contract with the German club ends in 2017 and the club have confirmed they would only sell for a substantial fee as a buyout fee has not been included in his contract.

A statement from the club reads: “Borussia Dortmund’s Board has subsequently decided to make such a change depends on whether Bayern Munich Borussia Dortmund will commence a player the extraordinary value corresponding, extremely its value and range.

“So far, Bayern Munich has not made an offer.

“As a precaution, it is pointed out that with Mats Hummels – as at present with all other players from Borussia Dortmund – no exit clause has been agreed and the player is logically tied to June 30, 2017 Borussia Dortmund.”