According to BILD, Phil Neumann of Birmingham City is one of four candidates to take the place of Nico Elvedi at Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Phil Neumann has been linked with a return to Germany with Borussia Monchengladbach. Neumann said that the matter is not his responsibility and that his agent is getting these calls, but that he is not concerned. Neumann has two years remaining on his contract.

Borussia Mönchengladbach have shown interest in signing Phil Neumann from Birmingham City after Nico Elvedi's move to Leeds United. Neumann is a 29-year-old German centre-back. Hull City have also requested information on the player, and other European sides are now showing interest in him. Neumann has 10 caps for Germany U20. He joined Birmingham on a free transfer in July 2025, and his contract is valid until 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated to be €2.50m.