Borussia Dortmund prepares to dump captain Emre Can

Borussia Dortmund faces decisions on four players whose deals expire after this season as CEO Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl evaluate the roster. Captain Emre Can may receive a one-year extension at reduced wages if he recovers from his adductor problem, but Niklas Sule's 14 million euro annual salary complicates renewal talks despite his return from injury. Pascal Gross confirmed he will depart if he cannot contribute after losing his starting role under coach Niko Kovac, but Julian Brandt wants to remain despite recent substitute appearances. The club has excluded midfielder Salih Ozcan from future plans and may sell him in January to cut costs, but goalkeeper Alexander Meyer could stay because of his locker room presence.