The 'new Hummels' captivates Europe

The 20-year-old center attracts the attention of Bayern, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

Mario Roldán Martínez | 29 Jul 2026 | 16.30
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Mats Hummels has been one of the most important center-backs for Germany in recent years.
Mats Hummels has been one of the most important center-backs for Germany in recent years.

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Finn Jeltsch, a 20-year-old center-back from VfB Stuttgart and known as the 'new Hummels,' has become one of the key names in the transfer market for Bayern, Liverpool, and Arsenal. The three giants of European football are monitoring his progress, while the German club values him at around 55 million euros and remains determined not to sell this summer.

Finn Jeltsch attracts half of Europe after establishing himself at Stuttgart

Jeltsch joined Stuttgart in February 2025 from Nürnberg for about 9.5 million euros and has a contract until June 2030. In just over a year, he has gone from a future prospect to a regular in the German team's defense, sparking the interest of several top-level clubs.

The German center-back has been compared to Hummels for his ability to start play from the back and his tactical awareness. This comparison has raised his media profile, although Stuttgart insists that they have no intention of negotiating a departure unless an offer they consider out of the market arrives.

Various reports suggest a figure around 55 million euros, an amount that would nearly sextuple the initial investment made by the German club when they signed him from Nürnberg.

Finn Jeltsch is one of the central defenders to watch / Imago

Bayern, Liverpool, and Arsenal follow Finn Jeltsch's progress

Bayern is keeping an eye on the defender as part of their plans to reinforce their defense in the medium term. The Bavarian club aims to rejuvenate their backline and sees Jeltsch as a good fit, although Stuttgart's high asking price hampers any potential move.

In the Premier League, Liverpool and Arsenal have also intensified their monitoring of the German international in youth categories. Both clubs are looking to add a center-back with growth potential and have closely followed his performances in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Europa League, where he has enhanced his reputation over the past season.

Interest from Liverpool and Arsenal has not yet translated into a formal offer, but both are among the front-runners if Stuttgart decides to open negotiations. Meanwhile, Bayern remains alert to any developments.

Stuttgart maintains a strong stance in the operation

The German club's position remains the main obstacle for any suitor. With a contract until 2030 and after a season with 37 official matches under his belt, Stuttgart believes that Jeltsch is a fundamental part of their sports project and sees no need to sell to balance their books.

Therefore, the coming weeks will be crucial to see if any interested party will meet Stuttgart's financial demands. Finn Jeltsch will continue to be one of the key figures in the market as Bayern, Liverpool, and Arsenal assess whether to make an offer that could change the German club's stance.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El "nuevo Hummels" enamora a Europa