Dortmund announce agreement in principle for Cologne’s Modeste

Cologne (Germany): Borussia Dortmund are on the verge of signing Cologne striker Anthony Modeste as cover for Sebastien Haller, who is expected to be sidelined for several months after a removed tumour turned out to be malignant. Haller was a headline signing from Ajax in summer but was diagnosed late last month before playing a competitive game for his new club. (dpa)