Overview
- After publicly rejecting claims of a done deal, Nico Schlotterbeck said talks with Borussia Dortmund are not close and need revisiting under the club’s new sporting leadership.
- Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports Manchester United are interested and that Schlotterbeck could be available for €30–35 million this summer if he does not sign a new contract.
- Real Madrid have re‑engaged his camp, with Spanish reports saying any new Dortmund contract may include clear exit clauses that could even allow a move as soon as this summer.
- Goal, citing Sky, reports the defender has received a concrete offer from an unnamed top club, while Liverpool, PSG, Bayern and others are monitoring the situation.
- Dortmund are weighing an extension reportedly worth about €14 million a year with a €60 million clause against a sale now, as coach Niko Kovac defended the player and said he had the right to correct inaccurate reports.