According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Dortmund's relatively modest transfer budget is the first hurdle. The German club is prioritizing the signing of a new winger, with Said El Mala from 1.FC Köln at the top of their wish list, costing a whopping 50 million euros. It remains to be seen if there will be enough funds left over for Veerman. VoetbalPrimeur reported that Veerman was available for 20 million euros this week, but Ruhr Nachrichten doubts that Dortmund would pay that amount or more for the midfielder.
Veerman's profile is also a concern for Dortmund. The 27-year-old midfielder is more of an '8' than a '6', whereas the German club is looking for a 'strong ball winner'. Dortmund already has Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha in the '8' position, making Veerman's signing less likely. Ruhr Nachrichten believes that Dortmund will likely opt for a more affordable midfielder or explore a loan deal in the final days of the transfer window.