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Borussia Dortmund striker Adrian Ramos has been linked with various moves away from Signal Iduna Park during this transfer window.
The Colombian has drawn interest from three clubs from around the world during this transfer window, namely Aston Villa, Mainz 05, and BJ Guoan in the Chinese Super League.
BJ Guoan expressed a great deal of interest in Ramos, offering him a contract of seven million euros. Ramos refused to accept because he wanted to stay in Europe and was looking to the Premier League for options.
BJ Guoan confirmed they are targeting Dortmund's Adrián Ramos, Sampdoria's Eder, Galatasaray's Burak Yilmaz. One of them will joins club.
— TransferMarkt China (@asaikana) January 6, 2016
The Birmingham Mail reported that Aston Villa have shown desire to sign Ramos on loan for the rest of the season in an effort to rescue the claret and blue from being relegated for the first time.
Villa dream big with Adrian Ramos move? https://t.co/2XUVbASMCi #AVFC
— Aston Villa News (@AstonVillaNews4) January 20, 2016
Ramos has also been used as a potential bargaining chip for a deal with Mainz. Dortmund looked to offer 12 million euros and Ramos to coach Thomas Tuchel's former club in exchange for Yunus Malli. However, according to Bild, the deal fell through.
Borussia Dortmund: Der mögliche Spielertausch zwischen Malli und Ramos in der Analyse https://t.co/cnooR3qeHx
— Mainz05Pro (@Mainz05Pro) January 16, 2016
Currently the only backup behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ramos has only seen action in 13 Bundesliga games this season, all substitute appearances. The Colombian has scored twice and added two assists to go along with his nine shots on target.