Borussia Dortmund are tracking Ruud Nijstad, an 18-year-old centre-half from the Netherlands who plays for FC Twente, and have sent scouts to watch him repeatedly in recent weeks. Over a dozen European clubs are monitoring the player. Other German clubs, including Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, have also sent scouts. Barcelona had previously held talks for the defender. According to sources close to the negotiations, the Catalan club was reluctant to go beyond a €10 million figure and Nijstad was unconvinced by their development plan. This has allowed other clubs to become involved. Manchester City and Chelsea are now actively working on the situation, while other English teams including Newcastle United, Tottenham, and Aston Villa have also made checks on him. The defender has 6 caps and 1 goal for the Netherlands U18 team, and has made 9 appearances and provided 1 assist in the Eredivisie this season. His contract with Twente is valid until June 2027 and he has a current market value of €700k.