Bitter blow for Barcelona: Real Madrid ahead in race for defender

Barcelona have made the centre-back place a precedence for the 2026 switch window, with few of their choices convincing this season. Nonetheless certainly one of their precedence targets is nearer to a transfer to Actual Madrid than the Catalan capital.

The Blaugrana ‘have many gamers recognized’ in accordance with Director of Soccer Deco, and certainly one of them seems to be Marc Guehi. That mentioned there might be loads of competitors for his signature, and Barcelona usually are not the favourites for the England worldwide. However, Barcelona are additionally following Goncalo Inacio, and there have been quite a few hyperlinks suggesting a stronger curiosity in Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.

Schlotterbeck angling for transfer to Bayern or Actual Madrid

Regardless of their reported curiosity although, an replace from Sky Sport DE has revealed that Schlotterbeck would like a transfer to Bayern Munich or Actual Madrid. The Germany worldwide would primarily be thinking about a transfer to Bayern Munich or Actual Madrid although, explains Patrick Berger.

The defender stays hesitant to increase his contract, which at the moment runs till 2027, early. Schlotterbeck has not but decided. However: The nervousness in Dortmund is rising. #skytransfer #schlotterbeck pic.twitter.com/KpGyBfzhlu

— Sky Sport (@SkySportDE) December 4, 2025

At Dortmund, there may be rising concern that Schlotterbeck won’t renew his contract with the membership, which expires in 2027. Whereas BVB haven’t set a deadline for a call from Schlotterbeck, and they’re prepared to boost their contract supply, they do need some readability on the scenario by the tip of December or January.

Official: FC Barcelona and Eric García have reached an settlement for his contract to be prolonged by 5 seasons, via to 30 June 2031. @FCBarcelona pic.twitter.com/CkgKsMEFDs

— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 5, 2025

Bayern Munnichive transfer.

For his or her half, Schlotterbeck is on the Bayern shortlist, however they’re prioritising a contract renewal for Dayot Upamecano. If the France worldwide does signal a brand new deal, Bayern will look as an alternative for a youthful choice to compete with Upamecano. Provided that he decides to run down his contract (up in 2026), is a transfer for Schlotterbeck probably.

🚨💬 FC Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund informed Sky about Borussia Dortmund’s Nico #Schlotterbeck as we speak:

„Nico Schlotterbeck is a really, excellent participant. An excellent defender. However we’re very proud of our squad and are centered on that.“ #BVB @felixfischifish |… pic.twitter.com/wWoXCA6Ktn

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 5, 2025

Concerning Actual Madrid, Los Blancos have additionally been closely linked with a transfer for a central defender subsequent summer season, however did not too long ago pull out of the race for Ibrahima Konate. Upamecano can be the participant they’ve been principally strongly related to of late – it appears Schlotterbeck will solely turn out to be an choice for Los Blancos if Upamecano is unavailable, whereas few sources in Spain have recommend an curiosity.