Who should replace Gotze at Dortmund?

Mario Gotze and Bayern Munich gave Borussia Dortmund and Jurgen Klopp a rude shock when the Bavarian club agreed to meet the player’s release clause of 37 million pounds, making him the Bundesliga’s most expensive signing to date.

But with money to splurge, Klopp can weigh up his options and find a suitable replacement for Gotze. Here are the three possible replacements:

Keisuke Honda looks on during the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Group A match between Italy and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 19, 2013 in Recife, Brazil. (Getty Images)

Keisuke Honda:

The Japanese attacking midfielder, who plays for CSKA Moscow, is currently representing his country in the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, in Brazil.

Honda is a dead ball specialist, and is also known for his dribbling skills and pace. And he can easily play-off striker Robert Lewandowski in Jurgen Klopp’s line-up.

His stunning free-kick from 30 yards out against Denmark in the 2010 World Cup gave us a glimpse of his talent with a static ball. Honda was excellent in the 2006 World Cup, especially against winners Italy.

A generous offer of about 12-15 million pounds for Honda’s service should do the trick; and it would be a transfer Klopp would regret.

Christian Eriksen in action during the Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and SC Heerenveen at Amsterdam Arena on April 19, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen:

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen would also be an affordable option for Klopp. Currently playing for Dutch clubs Ajax, Eriksen would be a solid addition to the Dortmund side.

Eriksen incorporates fluidity and style to his superb technical skills in such a way that resembles the playing style of former Danish legend Michael Laudrup.

A neat passer of the ball, he also possesses the ability to slip in a few through balls to give the striker (in this case Lewandowski, if he does stay) clear cut chances to score.

The fact that he is only 21 will be an added bonus. But it could also drive up his price.

Reports suggest that Eriksen is in search of a new challenge this summer and the Bundesliga might just provide him with that.

Nuri Sahin looks dejected in defeat after the UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. (Getty Images)

Nuri Sahin:

Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin left Dortmund in 2011 for Real Madrid with high hopes of becoming a regular starter for the Los Blancos.

But as it turned out, he didn’t fit well in Jose Mourinho’s plans, as a result of which he was sent on loan to Liverpool in August 2012. He failed to make impact at Liverpool and after just six months, he was again loaned back Dortmund.

It is an established fact that Sahin is an extremely talented footballer and possess the ability to dictate the flow of the game. He has great vision and is an excellent long-range passer of the ball.

With Ilkay Gundogan and Sven Bender playing the roles of the pivots in midfield, Sahin could be used further up the field. His shooting ability and incisive passing could be used to great effect in the hole.

Having worked with Klopp before and having graduated from Dortmund’s academy, Sahin would be welcomed back with arms wide open if he were to make his loan move permanent.

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