Overview

• At Germany’s pre-match press conference, Nico Schlotterbeck responded to reported Bayern Munich interest by saying, “I can’t say anything about that.”
• Dortmund have made an initial contract offer to Schlotterbeck, though media reports conflict on whether his current deal runs to 2027 or expires sooner.
• Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Liverpool are reported to be monitoring the Germany international.
• Chelsea’s Axel Disasi has been identified as a potential replacement, with reports describing him as surplus to requirements and likely available for less than the €45m paid in 2023, with wages seen as affordable for Dortmund.
• Disasi previously played under Dortmund head coach Niko Kovač at AS Monaco, though he is right-footed whereas Schlotterbeck prefers the left side.