GNK Dinamo aims to strengthen itself for the upcoming season significantly and has explored the German Bundesliga 2 market.

Which player is it about?

In the summer transfer window of 2025, Dinamo Zagreb showed serious interest in Caspar Jander, a 22-year-old midfielder from the German second division club Nürnberg and a member of the German U-21 national team. Jander played 34 games for Nuremberg last season, scored three goals, and registered nine assists. His market value, according to Transfermarkt, is approximately 7 million euros, and he has a contract with Nuremberg that runs until the summer of 2028.

Dinamo’s competition

German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart is the first favorite to bring Jander. According to inside information, Jander has already accepted Stuttgart’s conditions, and an agreement between the clubs is awaited.

Portuguese giants Benfica are also in the race for this talented midfielder, but the chances of his arrival in Portugal are less.

The Croatian runner-up, GNK Dinamo, is attempting to capitalize on the potential deadlock in the negotiations between Nuremberg and Stuttgart and has joined the fight for Jander. According to German media, Dinamo is ready to offer a serious amount for the transfer.

The details of the transfer saga

Jander was one of the key players of the German U-21 team at the recent European Championship, where Germany reached the final.

German journalist Florian Plettenberg states that the chances of Jander ending up in Dinamo or Benfica are very small, because Stuttgart has already agreed personal terms with the player.

Dinamo and Benfica are awaiting the outcome of the negotiations, and if the agreement between Nuremberg and Stuttgart fails, they are prepared to react immediately.

Dinamo Zagreb entered the race for one of the most talented young midfielders in Germany. Still, the chances of bringing Caspar Jander are not significant due to Stuttgart’s advantage. Nevertheless, Dinamo’s willingness to make a serious offer and the club’s interest show the ambition for additional reinforcements in the midfield. Everything depends on whether Nürnberg and Stuttgart manage to reach an agreement, while Dinamo and Benfica remain on standby for a potential twist in the transfer saga.