Finn Jeltsch remains a regular in Stuttgart's defense in the 2026/27 season. At just 20 years old, the centre-back has already made 61 competitive appearances for the Swabian club. It is hardly surprising that international top clubs have long had the youngster on their radar. A transfer insider has now delivered an intriguing assessment regarding Jeltsch's future.

Finn Jeltsch's contract with Stuttgart runs until summer 2030. However, it remains uncertain whether the right-footed defender will continue to prove his abilities in the region for much longer. Top clubs are repeatedly linked with the talent. Transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio believes he already knows where Jeltsch will move in summer 2027.

Di Marzio explained in a conversation with wettfreunde.de that Barcelona is very interested in him but has already spent considerable money in the summer, meaning the club cannot pay transfer fees for new players in January.

A deal in the upcoming winter transfer window would therefore present a major challenge for the Catalans, but Di Marzio added that it is likely the transfer will be completed in the summer.

Stuttgart star reportedly highly sought after

According to the transfer journalist, rumors that Serie A clubs could also make serious moves for Jeltsch will come to nothing.

Di Marzio judged that currently no club in Italy has set its sights on Finn Jeltsch. He noted that Juventus has financial problems and therefore cannot afford him in January.

However, there should be no shortage of interested parties even without Juventus and others. Bayern Munich reportedly made loose inquiries with Stuttgart in the summer. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Jeltsch is now firmly on the radar of Real Madrid. From the Premier League, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal are said to be interested.

According to Bild, scouts from Inter Milan and Barcelona were also present in Stuttgart at the Champions League opener against Viking Stavanger to observe Jeltsch.