Negotiations have started between VfB Stuttgart and their 29-year-old German centre-forward, Deniz Undav, over a new contract. The player and his management are reportedly seeking up to €6m gross annually, an increase from his current salary of approximately €4.5m including bonuses. Stuttgart is willing to make him the highest-paid player in the club's history. According to information from @_dennisbayer and @SkySportDE, several clubs, including Bayer 04 Leverkusen, are monitoring the situation in case the negotiations fail. Undav's current contract is valid until June 30, 2027. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €22.00m. In the current Bundesliga season, he has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in 18 appearances. He has earned 7 caps for Germany, scoring 4 goals.