Borussia Dortmund's 25-year-old center back Nico Schlotterbeck has become a top target in the transfer market ahead of 2026, with only two years left on his contract.
Although the focus is on impending free agents like Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano, Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, and potential Liverpool signing Marc Guehi, Schlotterbeck may offer the highest upside among central defenders potentially changing teams in 2026.
Nico Schlotterbeck could be the highest-upside of any of the central defenders to move teams in 2026.
Author's summary: Schlotterbeck is a top transfer target.