VfB Stuttgart has shown interest in striker Nelson Weiper, who made an impression at the U21 European Championship by scoring four goals. It has been reported that Weiper is reluctant to extend his contract with Mainz 05, which is nearing its expiration, leading to his exclusion from the squad for the rest of the transfer window. Stuttgart perceives an opportunity to acquire him potentially without a transfer fee next summer, following the same strategy they used for Woltemade's transfer from Werder Bremen. The 20-year-old, who was a teammate of Woltemade at the U21 European Championship, has caught the attention of not only Stuttgart but also several English clubs. Mainz 05, who initially intended for Weiper to be the successor to their leading scorer Jonathan Burkardt, is now confronted with the risk of losing their homegrown talent without gaining a transfer fee if no resolution is reached this summer. This scenario is reminiscent of the previous transfer of Woltemade, where VfB Stuttgart took advantage of similar circumstances.