Sky Sports journalist says Bundesliga club now ready to beat Leeds to signing of £6.8m star

Stuttgart are now in the driving seat to beat Leeds United to the signing of Bayern Munich goalkeeper Alexander Nubel.

That is according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, who reports a secret meeting took place between Nubel and the hierarchy of Stuttgart, who now have a ‘very good’ chance of winning the race.

Plettenberg also added that Leeds remain keen on the 26-year-old but are yet to submit an official offer, and while Bayern are keen on selling him permanently, Stuttgart feel like they can secure a loan with an option-to-buy.

Leeds’ interest in Nubel first became apparent last night with Bild reporting a decision would be made imminently on his future.

According to the Daily Mail, Leeds are ready to offer £6.8 million in order to win the race but yesterday’s meeting appears to have tipped the balance in favour of Stuttgart.