Upamecano, Guehi or Schlotterbeck: Bayern’s defensive plans revealed | OneFootball

The future of Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund remains a hot topic. The center-back is a fixture at BVB and, according to the club management’s wishes, is to be tied down long-term. But the competition isn’t sleeping – several European top clubs are closely monitoring the national team player’s development.

Bayern Munich has also recently been linked with Schlotterbeck again. The reason: the unclear contract situation of Dayot Upamecano, whose deal with the record champions expires in the summer of 2026. Since negotiations with the Frenchman have been dragging on for months, Schlotterbeck is considered a potential successor.

As Sky reports, the 25-year-old has been on Bayern’s radar for quite some time. As early as 2022, Munich are said to have tried to snatch the defender from BVB at the last second – but without success.

The focus is clearly on Upamecano and Guehi

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According to information from BILD football chief Christian Falk, Bayern’s current interest in Schlotterbeck is “not really hot”: “Bayern haven’t made a move yet. He was already on the list, but at the time he had already given his word to Dortmund,” Falk explained on the ‘Bayern-Insider’ podcast.

Instead, the focus on Säbener Straße is currently on two other personnel matters: “He’s not the number one solution either. First comes the Upamecano extension, then Marc Guehi,” Falk continued.

The England international from Crystal Palace is considered a possible alternative should the contract extension with Upamecano fail. Only after that would Bayern seriously consider Schlotterbeck.

Schlotterbeck only becomes an issue if needed

BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl also doesn’t see Schlotterbeck as a transfer priority at the moment: “He’s in their thoughts. Dynamic, German, left-footed – he could form a German center-back duo with Jonathan Tah. But Bayern want to extend with Upa. If Minjae Kim leaves, Schlotterbeck could get hot. They will make a push for him if there is a need.”

For the moment, then, much suggests that Bayern will first solve their existing construction sites before opening new ones. If Upamecano and Kim stay, Schlotterbeck – despite his suitable profile – is likely to remain a topic for the future.

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