Overview
- German reports say the 26-year-old would choose Real Madrid if he leaves Borussia Dortmund.
- Real Madrid are monitoring closely, with a widely reported €40–50m fee viewed as within reach.
- Sport Bild reports he plans to decide by mid-March whether to extend at Dortmund or pursue a transfer.
- Dortmund have him under contract until 2027 and are pushing a renewal while preparing for a possible summer sale.
- Reporting outlines a potential €60m release clause that could drop to €50m if Dortmund miss the Champions League, as other clubs including Liverpool keep watch.