Surprise twist: new frontrunner emerges in race for BVB star Schlotterbeck? | OneFootball

Is Nico Schlotterbeck on the verge of a surprising move to England? An English top club is said to suddenly have the best chances in the race for the BVB defensive star.

The future of Nico Schlotterbeck continues to cause unrest at Borussia Dortmund. The defensive leader is contracted to BVB until 2027 but has repeatedly emphasized that he feels no rush to extend his contract. While numerous European top clubs are being linked with the 25-year-old, there is now reportedly a surprising favorite in the transfer race.

Although clubs like Liverpool FC, Manchester City, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, or Bayern Munich have often been mentioned recently, another club is now coming into focus. According to Turkish transfer insider Ekrem Konur and the Spanish portal fichajes.net, it is precisely the struggling Red Devils who supposedly have the best chances. Manchester United reportedly sees Schlotterbeck as the "ideal candidate" and wants to complete a potential deal "as soon as possible." BVB would likely only agree to a sale if the center-back does not extend his contract and a lucrative offer is made.

BVB Defensive Leader Schlotterbeck on Transfer to Manchester United?

Sportingly, a move to Manchester would still be surprising. While United has been falling short of its own expectations for years and last won the English championship in 2013, their form curve continues to decline. Dortmund, on the other hand, regularly plays in the Champions League and now ranks clearly ahead of the Premier League giant in the European club rankings. The title chances would likely be significantly greater with other interested clubs at present—a reason to view this transfer rumor with some caution.

Schlotterbeck's future is also a topic around the German national team. DFB colleague Jonathan Tah stated at a press conference: "We haven't talked about it." At the same time, he praised his teammate as an "outstanding player who always works on himself and wants to improve" and spoke of an "exciting situation" for the Dortmund player.

For BVB's defensive leader, it is a defining phase of his career, Tah continued: "I wish for him to make the right decision. All doors are open to him. If he needs advice, I'm always here." How Nico Schlotterbeck will decide remains open for now.

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