Real Madrid had their sights set on bringing German defender Nico Schlotterbeck to the Spanish capital this summer, but the center back is reportedly nearing a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund.
With Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba both out of contract at the end of the season, Los Blancos are in the market for a defensive reinforcement to join the likes of Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen and Raúl Asencio. Schlotterbeck emerged as a frontrunner for the job, but he could be off the table before the transfer window even opens.
