Klopp: We must defend sensationally against Hoffenheim

The Borussia Dortmund coach is aware of the attacking potency of the opposition on Saturday and believes his makeshift defence will have to be at their very best.

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp is calling for his side to "defend sensationally" during Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Dortmund are missing a host of key players at the back, including Neven Subotic and Mats Hummels, as well as defensive midfielders Sven Bender and Ilkay Gundogan due to injury, while Sokratis is suspended.

Manchester United are Ready to Slap £50 Million Bid for Germany & Borussia Dortmund Pair

Manchester United have their sights on German pair Marco Reus & Ilkay Gundogan. Manchester United face stiff competition Ilkay Gundogan.

United boss David Moyes' midfield search has led him to considering the BVB ace, who is available from the Bundesliga giants.

The Daily Mail says United have been tracking the German for some time and were close to making an offer in the summer. The biggest hurdle they may face is that Real Madrid also want the combative midfielder.

Real Join Arsenal And United In Chase For Dortmund Star

Real Madrid have become the third high profile team to be linked with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as the chase to sign the Turkish international intensifies.

Arsenal and Manchester United have both been linked with Gundogan over the summer but will be joined by Spainish giants Real Madrid when the transfer window opens again in January, according to the Daily Star.

The article suggests that Real will make a £25million move for Gundogan and will hope to lure the Turk with their very own Nuri Sahin currently on loan at Dortmund.

Arsenal Plan £20m Bid for Borussia Dortmund Midfielder – Report

                        

Arsenal are tracking Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. The Mirror believes the Gunners are looking to the German international to strengthen their midfield and will pay last season's Champions League finalists £20m.

The 22-year-old was one of Jurgen Klopp's stars last season, making 44 appearances in all competitions; he scored four goals and created three more, including his side's only strike in the 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.