Borussia Mönchengladbach pushing to sign Holstein Kiel striker Shuto Machino | OneFootball

Bild reports that Borussia Mönchengladbach are looking to sign a backup striker for the injured Tim Kleindienst, and a former Bundesliga name is top of their list.

Despite yet making a sale, Gladbach have decided to push ahead to sign Shuto Machino of Holstein Kiel, with the club already discussing a potential date for his medical.

This season for relegated Kiel, Machino scored 11 goals in the league and has continued his great form with the Japanese national team, recently scoring once and assisting twice against Indonesia.

Another name that has been linked to die Fohlen is Alexis Claude-Maurice of Augsburg. Bild also reports that Gladbach had considered a loan for Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville, but the club rejected the approach as they believe he will play a bigger role next season.

The reason behind Gladbach’s push to make signings is due to the fact that they have already missed out on Benedict Hollerbach, who joined Mainz, Ilyias Ansah, who went to Union Berlin, Leon Avdullahu is moving to Hoffenheim, and defender Jordan Torunarigha joined Hamburg this summer.

GGFN | Jack Meenan