By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran

Dortmund full-back Yan Couto linked with Serie A club

The Brazilian could potentially transfer to one of Italy's fastest growing clubs who have qualified for next season's Champions League.

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According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, Como 1907 is negotiating a transfer for Borussia Dortmund's Yan Couto.

At the Italian Serie A club, Couto would have the opportunity to play in the Champions League next year, just as he did with BVB.

Couto looked set to be a key part of Niko Kovač's side at the start of the 2025-26 season, making five starting appearances.

Ultimately, the right sided full-back would play just 131 minutes across Dortmund's last 10 Bundesliga fixtures of the campaign.

However, it remains to be seen whether Cesc Fàbregas' team is prepared to reach into their coffers for the Brazilian defender.

Dortmund originally paid Manchester City a total of €25million for Couto, who had just finished a strong loan spell with Girona FC.

It's safe to say the 24-year-old has never managed to truly break into Kovač's plans and often lost his place to Julian Ryerson.