Overview
- Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported that both clubs have made phone enquiries and are monitoring the defender’s situation.
- No formal offers or negotiations have been announced, indicating interest is at an early, exploratory stage.
- Ritter is a left-footed centre-back, 17 years old, yet to make a senior debut, and has featured for Dortmund’s youth sides including in the UEFA Youth League.
- Dortmund are regarded as a strong pathway for young players and the club hopes Ritter will earn a first-team breakthrough.
- Arsenal’s tracking aligns with their long-term youth recruitment focus, though their current defensive depth could limit immediate first-team openings.