Stuttgart’s Finn Jeltsch has become a regular for the German club and is now attracting interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool.
The 20-year-old has played two Bundesliga games this season. He also made his Champions League debut this week, starting in a win over Viking.
A product of the Nurnberg youth academy, he joined Stuttgart in 2025 for €9.5m. Since then, he has always been around the first-team and his growth in stature is clear to see.
Now, clubs are hovering around the young defender.
Attention growing
TuttoJuve report on the talent, noting how his quick development suggests he is headed for the top in the German setup. This has also put many clubs on alert, with Juventus specifically keeping tabs on his situation.
But competition for Jeltsch is fierce, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool also in the race.
This is proving to be a problem for the Old Lady. It is understood the talent was valued at around €35m in the spring of 2026 and his valuation has only risen since then.
Now, Stuttgart would only sell him for a ‘very significant fee’. Interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool will only help them keep the demand high and this could easily outprice Juventus.
None of the clubs are looking to make an immediate move though and are looking at him for the future.
Situation to keep monitoring
None of the three English need a centre-back as a priority right now. Liverpool made incomings in that department, with Giovanni Leoni also set to return in the next few weeks.
Manchester United are more in need of a left-back and Arsenal’s backline has no empty slots.
So clearly, Jeltsch is someone these clubs would be scouting closely. At some point in the future, he could also feature for Germany and the next step would be to become a leader at the back for Stuttgart. Playing in the Champions League will only help.
