Overview
- Recent reports say Chelsea and Manchester City have moved to the forefront of interest, with Newcastle, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig also tracking the centre-back.
- Barcelona’s early push cooled after reluctance to exceed a fee of around €10m and concerns over a B‑team pathway reportedly failed to convince the player.
- Transfermarkt reports Twente want a fee near their €10m record sale and that technical director Erik ten Hag is driving talks on an extension through a contract currently running to 2027.
- Nijstad has broken through this season with around 10–13 first-team appearances, is left‑footed, stands about 1.93m and is praised for aerial strength, tackling and composure in possession.
- Coverage remains at a preliminary stage based largely on scouting and media reports, with no formal bids or agreements confirmed.