German newspaper Bild claim that Leeds United are now willing to pay a fee of £8.7m to sign Alexander Nubel from Bayern Munich this summer – but a move to Stuttgart still seems more likely, with the Germans upping their loan bid.
Nubel, 26, is back at Bayern after spending two years with Monaco and clocking up a huge 97 games. Last season, he played 48 times – conceding 75 goals and keeping 10 clean sheets. He has two years left on his Bayern contract.
It remains a two-horse race for Nubel. The German is said to want to join a club in Champions League football but that looks unlikely. Preference seems to be towards Germany, but Leeds are are not discounted – for one reason.
That reason being that Leeds want to sign Nubel permanently – something which Bayern would rather, instead of a loan exit, again. Stuttgart have upped their initial loan fee, from £430k, to £870k. But Leeds are willing to pay more.
The Mail reported recently that Leeds were willing to pay £6.8m. But Bild, who have covered the story intensely, say Leeds will go higher than that – almost £2m more, a fee of £8.7m. It will be interesting to see if we can tempt Nubel.
Leeds willing to pay £8.7m fee for Alexander Nubel but Stuttgart likely
Illan Meslier is more than likely to be sold this summer with both club and player of the opinion that a move is the best scenario. He needs a fresh start. Joel Robles has not signed a new deal, and has joined Saudi side Al-Qadsiah.
A team in the second tier of Saudi football, managed by ex-Leeds striker Robbie Fowler. So, Leeds do need a new goalkeeper. Whether that is Nubel is another question. Leeds are ready to go big. But Nubel prefers Stuttgart.
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