At just 20 years old, Finn Jeltsch has already accumulated 33 professional matches for Nuremberg FC and 55 competitive appearances in a Stuttgart shirt after joining the Swabian club in early 2025. The young talent is now a regular starter at Stuttgart, and a call-up to the German national team's senior squad should not be far away. It is therefore hardly surprising that Jeltsch is attracting interest from rival clubs. According to reports, three clubs from the English Premier League are reportedly in the running: Liverpool FC, Manchester United, and Arsenal FC.

Liverpool FC has reportedly identified Finn Jeltsch from Stuttgart as a potential successor to defensive leader Virgil van Dijk, according to fichajes.net.

The 35-year-old Dutchman has been playing for the Reds since early 2018. During his time at Liverpool, he was named Europe's Footballer of the Year in 2019, won two league titles with the club, and lifted the Champions League trophy. In 2023, van Dijk also took over the captain's armband from Jordan Henderson. Given his age, it is foreseeable that Liverpool will likely need a successor in the coming years.

With 21-year-old French talent Jérémy Jaquet already under contract at Anfield Road, the club has a prospect capable of filling that role, but Jeltsch is also reportedly highly regarded by Liverpool's decision-makers.

Stuttgart reportedly has little interest in his departure

According to fichajes.net, it is not seen as a problem that Stuttgart is reportedly demanding around 50 million euros for its young player, who is contracted until the end of June 2030. This fee will likely be necessary, as Stuttgart reportedly has no intention whatsoever of letting Jeltsch leave.

Additionally, Manchester United and Arsenal FC are reportedly also keeping a close eye on Jeltsch. In the past, Bayern Munich has also been said to be closely monitoring the talent's development.