Ole Book has made the Felix Nmecha transfer story look close to dead for this summer. The Borussia Dortmund sporting director said he could "pretty much rule out" a move, and also told Sky Sports that a transfer was "extremely unlikely" unless an astronomical fee arrived. Dortmund only extended Nmecha's contract in March, and it now runs until June 2030.

Dortmund's stance on Nmecha

Book's wording matters because it leaves very little room for a routine sale. Speaking to chroniclelive.co.uk, he said: "I would consider that extremely unlikely. Of course, astronomical sums are always theoretically possible, but I think I can pretty much rule that out with Felix Nmecha this summer." On bundesliga.com, he was even firmer: "Of course, in theory, astronomical sums can always come into play. In Felix Nmecha's case, I think I can rule out [a transfer] pretty much entirely this summer."

That is backed by the contract picture. Dortmund only tied Nmecha down in March, with the deal now running until June 2030. They are not acting like a club open to a quick sale.

Newcastle's interest and the price talk

Newcastle are still being linked with a bid, and Chronicle Live said they were preparing an offer while Sky Sports reported talks had already taken place with his representatives. The reported asking price has also escalated, with one figure placed at more than £85.7m and another at up to £103m.

Nmecha's profile explains why he is being watched. He has made 75 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund, and at Germany's side he has started all four of their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. He has played 276 minutes, scored once and assisted once. Borussia Dortmund's sporting director is clearly treating that as a player worth keeping, not one to move on cheaply.

Bruno Guimarães has also been mentioned in wider reporting around Newcastle's midfield plans, but the immediate story here is simpler: Dortmund are not giving Felix Nmecha up this summer, and any serious move now has to beat a club stance that has already been stated twice.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →