Man United want to sign Nico Schlotterbeck

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Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, and Manchester United are keen on him.

The 26-year-old German International will be out of contract in the summer of 2027, and Schlotterbeck has yet to renew his deal with the Bundesliga outfit. It remains to be seen whether the player is open to a new challenge in the summer.

Liverpool is also rumoured to be interested in Schlotterbeck.

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Man United keen on Nico Schlotterbeck

Sky Germany reporter Florian Pletteberg has confirmed (h/t TEAMtalk) that the Premier League is interested in securing a signature, but the player has yet to make a concrete decision regarding his future.

If the player decides not to sign a new deal, he will be sold in the summer. The German outfit will not want to lose him for free next year. The player will be available for a fee of €30-€35 million.

Plettenberg revealed: “I can confirm that Man Utd are interested in Nico Schlotterbeck. If he doesn’t renew his contract, he’ll be available in the summer for €30m-35m (£26-31m).”

Man United could use Schlotterbeck

It is no secret that Manchester United needs to improve defensively, and signing a quality central defender like Schlotterbeck would be a wise decision. He has proven his quality in the Bundesliga and with the national team. He has the quality needed to compete at the highest level. A move to the Premier League could be a tempting proposition for him. He is at the peak of his career, and this could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge. Schlotterbeck has been hailed as “outstanding” by Julian Nagelsmann.

Manchester United are well placed to secure Champions League qualification next season, and they could provide him with a competitive platform. The asking price is quite reasonable as well, and the Red Devils would do well to secure his signature.

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