Liverpool have reportedly acquired a giant push to maneuver Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck.
The Reds have been chasing Schlotterbeck for a while now and a latest report from TEAMtalk suggests the German worldwide’s switch payment could possibly be round £50m.
Christian Falk writes in his newest CF Bayern Insider column that Bayern Munich seem to have cooled their curiosity in Schlotterbeck.
Falk seems to nonetheless be hopeful of a transfer for the 26-year-old, with the reporter citing the Premier League as one other potential vacation spot.
Nonetheless, that appears unlikely for Bayern in the mean time as Schlotterbeck’s switch payment is alleged to be too excessive, nevertheless it most likely will not be an issue for Liverpool, who spent some huge cash final summer season.
“It is true: Bayern’s curiosity in Nico Schlotterbeck has cooled,” Falk wrote. “If Dayot Upamecano have been to signal a brand new contract, it might be too costly in the mean time.
“Schlotterbeck needs this transfer – there are fairly a couple of Bayern supporters in his household – however no, FC Bayern has no intention of signing him in the mean time.
“So we now have to have a look at England and the Premier League and see what the golf equipment there are planning.
“The German participant has mentioned that he needs to win the title and a silver medal, however I do not assume that’s potential at Borussia Dortmund in the mean time. If he needs to win the title, he’ll most likely have to maneuver! However sadly Bayern isn’t an possibility in the mean time.”
Liverpool want huge defensive gamers like Nico Schlotterbeck
LFC spent an enormous sum of money on the likes of Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike final summer season, so in principle they need to have loads of attacking energy.
After a disappointing season wherein they conceded 28 objectives in 21 league video games, the main focus now’s on strengthening their protection. That is twice as a lot as league leaders Arsenal, and forward of Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Everton.
It appears clear {that a} Schlotterbeck-like signing is required at Anfield if Arne Slott is to change into the long-term successor to the getting old Virgil van Dijk.
There may be additionally the problem of Ibrahima Konate. He’s nearing the top of his contract and may wish a substitute if he leaves on a free switch.
