Manchester United are locked in a transfer battle with Arsenal and Liverpool for VfB Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, according to Italian outlet Tutto Juve.
The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe following an impressive start to his career in Germany.
Jeltsch began his footballing journey at SV Raitersaich before joining FC Nurnberg’s academy at just nine years old, showing early signs of significant potential.
He worked his way through Nurnberg’s youth system before making his first-team debut a couple of years ago, quickly catching the eye in the 2.Bundesliga.
Stuttgart were so impressed by his performances that they moved to purchase him during last year’s winter transfer window, bringing him to the MHP Arena.
While Jeltsch has largely featured as a rotational option since his arrival, he has started all five of Stuttgart’s matches across all competitions this season, demonstrating his growing importance to the squad.
That consistent form has placed him firmly on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with the race for his signature heating up considerably heading into 2026.
Tutto Juve report that Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool are all eyeing a potential move for the talented young defender.
Interest is not limited to the Premier League, with Bayern Munich and Juventus also understood to have expressed their desire to sign the Stuttgart centre-back.
With multiple elite clubs across England, Germany, and Italy all monitoring his progress, Jeltsch faces a significant decision about his next career move.
At just 20 years old and already attracting attention at this level, the defender appears to have a bright future ahead of him regardless of where he ends up.
Manchester United and Liverpool in particular could benefit greatly from landing a player of his profile given the emphasis both clubs have placed on defensive reinforcement.