Mundo Deportivo reports that Nico Schlotterbeck, a 25-year-old left-footed central defender for Borussia Dortmund, is linked with a future move to various top European teams, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. He is in the penultimate season of his contract, and its renewal and extension show no progress as they are stalled. According to the report, rumors regarding his presence on the lists of important clubs have reached the German national team.

According to E-Noticies, Madrid president Florentino Perez has already contacted Nico Schlotterbeck’s entourage and Borussia Dortmund and is willing to pay €55million for the 25-year-old. On October 7, German news outlet Bild reported Madrid’s interest in Schlotterbeck.

Schlotterbeck is playing for time to keep open the possibility of a move to a top club, and Real Madrid is monitoring the situation.

Real Madrid is among the clubs interested in Nico Schlotterbeck. Borussia Dortmund aims to extend his contract with a salary hike and the prospect of the captaincy. Summer negotiations will take place, contingent on international competition qualification.