Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc admits they face a battle to keep hold of Marco Reus.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been linked with the Germany international.
Zorc says a move abroad is a very real possibility.
He said: "Well, there are also beyond this country's [Germany] borders other clubs for which Marco is interesting."
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