Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona are reported to be interested in Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch. The race for the 20-year-old centre-back has widened, with other major European clubs also reportedly ready to offer around €50 million.
Three clubs in the race
CaughtOffside reports that Liverpool and Real Madrid have joined Barcelona in the race for Jeltsch and are also keen on the defender.
Barcelona's position
According to SPORT, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has approved the club’s interest in Jeltsch after being impressed by the Germany defender.
Player status and contract
Jeltsch moved to Stuttgart from Nürnberg in February 2025. He is 20 years old and is under contract until June 2030.
Kuranyi's comments
Former Stuttgart and Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi said of Jeltsch, as reported by GOAL: "He has not reached his limit yet."
GOAL also reported Kuranyi's prediction that Jeltsch would "one hundred per cent play for a top club in Europe".