Reds looking at Schlotterbeck to solve defensive woes

Liverpool have been subject to links with a move for multiple central defenders off late as Arne Slot looks for reinforcements in the position, and in the latest developments, the Reds have been rumoured to sign highly regarded Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck in the 2025 summer transfer window, per CaughtOffSide.

There is a need for new central defensive options at Anfield Stadium. The chiefs at the Merseysiders are yet to replace Joel Matip, who left the club in the recently concluded summer interval. The availability concerns of Quansah and Joe Gomez lay further uncertainty over the central defensive depth at L4. Moreover, star defender Virgil van Dijk has been subject to links with a move away from Liverpool as his contract at the club expires in under twelve months.

And the report suggests that the Germany defender has been high among the list at Liverpool to replace the former Southampton defender.

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Nico Schlotterbeck is one of the modern CBs who isn’t fazed by the prospect of playing from his feet and inviting pressure, and he is one of the most exciting defensive players in European football at the moment. This would definitely mean that multiple sides would compete with Liverpool for the defender’s signature.

The 24-year-old has taken massive strides in his game since moving to Dortmund, and his impressive form also has Real Madrid pertaining towards a possible transfer.

The report insists that the Merseyside Reds are open to paying around €50 million for his signatures; however, it is to be seen if that would be enough for the German giants to sanction a transfer.