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Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has addressed the ongoing speculation around his future, even as he continues to be linked with a potential transfer to Manchester United.

On United’s radar

United are bracing for another busy window, with Champions League qualification looking increasingly likely.

At present, the Red Devils lie in third place in the Premier League table, one point above Aston Villa in fourth and six adrift of Manchester City, who are second.

The club are thought to be prioritising midfield reinforcements, though other areas of the pitch, including defence, could also be addressed. The poor injury records of Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt may force United to return to the market for additional defensive options.

Combine this with the inexperience of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, and United’s need for additions in the backline becomes even more dire.

Schlotterbeck has emerged as a genuine target for United in recent weeks amid his extremely uncertain future at Dortmund. His contract expires in 2027 and talks over a new deal have yet to bear fruit. At one point, there were suggestions that an agreement was close but the player came out to quash such talk,...