Liverpool are keeping a close eye on one of Germany’s most exciting young defenders, with VfB Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch emerging as a potential future addition to their backline.

According to respected German journalist Christian Falk, Liverpool scouts have recently attended matches to monitor the 20-year-old, with further scouting trips expected as interest in the defender continues to grow.

Speaking in his latest CF Bayern Insider column, Falk confirmed: “It is TRUE: Liverpool have scouted VfB Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch.”

However, Liverpool aren't alone in their admiration. Bayern Munich are also monitoring his development, while Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Inter Milan and Juventus have all been linked with the German youngster. 

Born in July 2006, Jeltsch joined Stuttgart from Nürnberg in February 2025 and has quickly established himself as one of Germany's promising defensive talents.

Standing at 6ft 2in, the centre-back combines impressive athleticism with composure in possession and the versatility to operate at right-back or in defensive midfield.

His performances have also earned recognition at international level, with former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp including him in his Germany squad.

The numbers underline his growing experience. During the 2026/27 campaign, Jeltsch has registered nine Bundesliga appearances, contributing one assist across approximately 618 minutes.

Across all competitions, he has made 12 appearances, playing 869 minutes, while his Bundesliga career currently stands at 44 appearances.

His recorded top speed of 35.12 km/h further highlights the athletic qualities that could make him attractive to Premier League clubs. 

For Liverpool, Jeltsch could represent a long-term option rather than an immediate solution.

His recovery pace, positional flexibility and ability to play out from the back could make him a valuable addition to Andoni Iraola's defensive options.

However, securing his signature would be far from straightforward. Jeltsch remains contracted to Stuttgart until 2030, with reports suggesting a potential transfer fee between €50million and €60million.

Falk has also expressed doubts about an immediate Premier League move, believing the youngster may prefer a more gradual career progression. 

Nevertheless, Liverpool's continued scouting suggests Jeltsch is firmly on their radar.

With Europe's biggest clubs watching closely, Liverpool may eventually face a difficult decision: move early for a defender with enormous potential or risk watching another promising talent flourish elsewhere.

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