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Report: Liverpool face crazy battle for Bundesliga wonderkid

Liverpool are preparing their transfer plans for the upcoming windows, but they face a tough battle.

By George James · Anfield Watch

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 7:30 PM

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Liverpool face heavy competition to sign VfB Stuttgart's German wonderkid defender Finn Jeltsch.
Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Inter Milan are also planning permanent summer bids for Jeltsch.
Stuttgart reportedly seek a permanent transfer fee between €50 million and €60 million for the defender.

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Liverpool are reportedly facing fierce competition from Europe's top clubs to sign VfB Stuttgart's 20-year-old central defender Finn Jeltsch. Sporting director Julian Ward is targeting the German talent, but Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Inter Milan are all preparing summer moves for the player.

Stuttgart are believed to value Jeltsch at €50-60 million (£42-50 million), though intense interest could increase the permanent transfer fee. Liverpool may look to agree to a deal in the winter for a summer 2027 arrival to reinforce their defense under manager Andoni Iraola.

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