Arsenal, but Mislintat admitted that his portfolio of work has also brought added pressure.
"Going by the press in England and Germany, they expect me to sign a Dembele in each transfer window," Mislintat told
Kicker.
"I'm being put on an incredibly high pedestal."
Mislintat's departure from Dortmund was not an entirely smooth one after he fell out with the club's hierarchy and former manager
Thomas Tuchel . There are, however, no hard feelings.
"There were many things in that time that I would have preferred to do without, and the same goes for Thomas Tuchel too, probably. In the end it damaged us all," he added.
"I only said that this time inspired me to do something different. There was not just one reason.
"I'm not mad at anyone, on the contrary, I find it extremely brave what Watzke said at the membership and shareholder meeting. To take responsibility in a difficult phase for the club has my greatest respect."