According to Sport Bild, City have followed the 17-year-old attacking player for some time and could be prepared to make a substantial offer to bring him to England.
Albert joined Dortmund from the LA Galaxy academy in 2024 and has since progressed into the German club’s first-team picture. He has made one senior appearance in the Bundesliga and another in the DFB-Pokal.
His progress has also reached the international stage. Albert made his senior debut for the United States during the September international break and scored his first international goal in his second appearance, against Chile in a 4-2 victory.
Manchester City’s reported interest would represent a significant financial opportunity for Dortmund, with the proposed €20 million fee reflecting the teenager’s potential as well as his growing profile.
However, a move would not necessarily be straightforward. The Premier League club remains subject to ongoing disciplinary proceedings over alleged breaches of the competition’s financial rules. The possible consequences have been widely debated, although no outcome should be treated as certain while the process remains unresolved.
For Borussia Dortmund, the challenge would be balancing the value of a substantial offer against their plans for Albert’s development. The club has a reputation for developing young players and giving them a route into senior football, and Albert has already begun making that transition.
There is no confirmation that City have submitted a formal bid, and the reported €20 million figure remains a media claim rather than an agreed valuation.
With the next summer transfer window still months away, much will depend on Albert’s playing opportunities and progress during the remainder of the season. For now, City’s reported interest puts Dortmund on alert over one of their promising young attackers.