Bayern Munich is one of over a dozen European clubs tracking FC Twente's 18-year-old Dutch centre-half, Ruud Nijstad, and has sent scouts to watch him repeatedly in recent weeks. It is reported that Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have also scouted the player with similar frequency. The widespread interest has increased after Barcelona withdrew from a potential deal. The Catalan club had previously pursued a deal with significant effort and held talks, but was unwilling to exceed a €10 million figure mentioned by Twente. It was also said that Nijstad was unconvinced by their development plan. This has created an opportunity for other clubs, and Chelsea and Manchester City are now described as being actively involved in the matter. This season, the Netherlands U18 international has made 9 Eredivisie appearances and provided 1 assist. His contract is valid until June 2027, and his valuation on Transfermarkt is currently €700k.