Schlotterbeck saga: Bayern cautious, Guehi now in the spotlight | OneFootball

Nico Schlotterbeck continues to fuel speculation with his decision about the future. While Borussia Dortmund is fighting for a contract extension, the name of the BVB defense chief has now also appeared at FC Bayern – but according to insider information, the Munich team is acting more cautiously.

As transfer expert Christian Falk reports, the 25-year-old national player is indeed on the list of the German record champion, but currently does not play a central role there. “FC Bayern naturally has Schlotterbeck on the list,” explains the BILD reporter, “but he is not the number one target.”

Accordingly, those responsible at Säbener Straße are currently focusing on two other personnel: Dayot Upamecano and Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Only if the situation with these two central defenders does not develop as hoped could Schlotterbeck come back into focus.

Bayern continues to hope for Upamecano extension

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The main focus of the record champion remains on a contract extension with Dayot Upamecano. The 27-year-old's contract expires in the summer of 2026, and according to Falk, the talks are “more complicated than expected.”

“I have heard that there has not yet been a major breakthrough in the negotiations,” says the insider. The financial component in particular is causing discussions: Upamecano is reportedly demanding a high signing fee, similar to what Alphonso Davies received during his extension in the spring – around 20 million euros.

According to Falk, the Frenchman's management is “putting pressure,” also because Upamecano is now on Real Madrid's wish list. The central defender has overtaken his compatriot Ibrahima Konaté (FC Liverpool) as a potential transfer target there. Since his contract is expiring, Upamecano could move for free in the summer of 2026 – a scenario that Real Madrid prefers.

At the same time, FC Bayern is advancing its efforts for Marc Guehi. The English national player from Crystal Palace will be available for free next summer, and according to Falk, the Munich team is “in a good position.”

Guehi would also receive a signing bonus in the event of a free transfer, although it is likely to be lower than Upamecano's.

Whether FC Bayern seriously enters the race for Nico Schlotterbeck thus largely depends on developments in the transfer market. Although the BVB star fits the profile required by coach Vincent Kompany – technically strong, left-footed, with leadership qualities – Bayern currently sees no urgent need for action.

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