Stuttgart has shown interest in acquiring 18-year-old Nigerian-French centre-forward George Ilenikhena on a loan with an option to buy. The club is contemplating this move after El-Bilal Touré's return to Atalanta following his loan, and given Bayern Munich's interest in Stuttgart's striker Nick Woltemade. However, AS Monaco, where Ilenikhena is under contract until 2029, is eager to keep the player to support his development, despite interest from several clubs including Bayer Leverkusen, Villarreal, and Fiorentina. Monaco perceives potential in Ilenikhena, who has demonstrated his talent in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and is reluctant to let him go, effectively halting potential transfers for now. According to Transfermarkt, Ilenikhena's current market value is €15 million.