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“Obviously, they have him on the radar” – German journalist hails Stuttgart wonderkid amid Real Madrid and Arsenal links

Bild journalist Leon Potuzhek believes reports suggesting that top clubs such as Real Madrid and Arsenal are keeping tabs on VfB Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch are hardly surprising.

By Rune Gjerulff · Bulinews

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:18 AM

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VfB Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch is reportedly being monitored for a potential permanent transfer by Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Manchester United.
Bild editor Leon Potuzhek claimed that every top European club is keeping tabs on the 20-year-old center-back.
Jeltsch holds an estimated market valuation of €35 million, ranking among the top defenders born in 2006.

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VfB Stuttgart center-back Finn Jeltsch has emerged as a potential permanent transfer target for top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Manchester United. Bild journalist Leon Potuzhek stated on the podcast VfB Blickwinkel that interest from elite teams is unsurprising given the 20-year-old's high development ceiling.

Valued at €35 million by Transfermarkt, Jeltsch is currently ranked among the most valuable defenders in his age cohort alongside Archie Gray. The defender recently earned his first senior call-up to the Germany national team and could make his international debut against Serbia.

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