Should Stiller depart for a record sum, Stuttgart have already identified the man they want to fill the void in the heart of their midfield. The club has reignited its interest in a former target who is currently making waves in the English second tier. According to reports fromBild, the ideal successor has already been found: Caspar Jander is the primary candidate to succeed the Germany international if a transfer materializes.
Jander, 23, who currently plies his trade for Southampton, was close to joining Stuttgart in 2025 before a move from Nuremberg fell through. Since moving to England for €12m, the 23-year-old has seen his stock rise significantly, notably playing a starring role in Southampton’s shock FA Cup quarter-final win over Arsenal. His impressive form has propelled the Saints to sixth in the Championship as they push for Premier League promotion. Consequently, he is now valued at approximately €25m, a figure the German club would be willing to reinvest from any potential Stiller windfall.