Bayern Munich Joins Four-Club Pursuit of Twente Teenage Defender Ruud Nijstad

Bayern Munich has entered the race for FC Twente centre-back Ruud Nijstad, adding German muscle to a crowded field of suitors that already includes FC Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United, TEAMtalk reports.

The 18-year-old Dutchman has become one of Europe’s most scouted teenagers after establishing himself in the Twente first team this season, prompting elite recruitment departments to fast-track their assessments. Barcelona had positioned themselves as early frontrunners, holding discussions with the player’s camp and exploring an agreement worth around €10 million. Yet sources say the La Liga giants balked at meeting that valuation and failed to convince Nijstad that their long-term development plan would serve his progression.

Barça’s wavering has cleared the path for a wave of new contenders. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have each dispatched scouts to recent Twente fixtures, with the Bavarians prioritising defensive reinforcements as they size up emerging talent across Europe. Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United are also firmly in the mix, ensuring the Eredivisie club will field calls from more than a dozen interested parties.

Negotiations remain at a preliminary stage, but the intensity of scouting activity suggests a fierce bidding war could materialise once Twente outline their asking price.

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