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.

Real Madrid is eyeing Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck as they seek new central defenders following Dani Carvajal's injury. Schlotterbeck, 24, is a top Bundesliga defender, and Real's chief scout Juni Calafat has monitored him closely. His Champions League performance against Real Madrid may boost his value, with Dortmund asking 60-70 million euros. Florentino Pérez considers him a key target for the next transfer market.