Bild claimed that Kobel’s entourage had informed Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, that a move to west London was completely ‘off the table’, with the shot-stopper keen to remove any distractions ahead of the Club World Cup.

The evening began precisely at 19:09 with a reception featuring drinks and finger food. In a relaxed atmosphere, guests had the opportunity to engage with representatives of BVB, international

The Bailey is a mini version of what some of the European teams — such as Borussia Dortmund — that will be coming to Cincinnati for the Club World Cup, are used to.