Liverpool enters race for Stuttgart teenage defender Finn Jeltsch

Liverpool is evaluating defensive options ahead of the 2027 season as the club faces expiring contracts for several senior players. The club is reportedly considering 19-year-old Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, who is valued at €50 million. Competition for the teenager is expected to be significant, with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich also tracking his availability. Liverpool’s current central defensive depth faces long-term uncertainty with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez both entering the final year of their contracts. Ronald Araujo is currently on loan at the club, with a permanent transfer option that requires a €50 million fee. Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni represent the only remaining long-term central defensive options currently tied to the squad. The club continues to monitor transfer opportunities to address these looming roster gaps in future windows.

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