Barcelona to battle Liverpool for Stuttgart star

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Stuttgart star has emerged as a potential target for Liverpool. With Virgil van Dijk approaching his 36th birthday and entering the final year of his contract, and Joe Gomez struggling with injuries, the Reds could need one or two centre-backs.Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch has emerged as a potential target.

The 20-year-old is regarded as one of Germany’s most promising young talents and has attracted interest from Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid.According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona sporting director Deco is closely monitoring young players with exceptional potential, and Jeltsch fits that profile.His performances for Stuttgart, who are competing in the Champions League this season, have attracted interest from several European giants.Stuttgart’s high press and defensive line are similar to Barcelona’s approach. After qualifying for the Champions League last season, they have collected seven points from their first three European matches this term.Jeltsch is developing rapidly and has already become a defensive leader, with excellent footwork and an ability to distribute the ball laterally.Stuttgart’s reported €60million asking price makes a move to Barcelona unlikely in the short term.

He became a key player the following season before joining Stuttgart for a reported £8million in February 2025.The Germany U21 international has continued to develop in the Bundesliga and is now an established first-team regular, competing in the Champions League.Support DaveOCKOP and enjoy the site completely ad-free. Barcelona Finn Jeltsch Stuttgart