Nico Schlotterbeck performs for Borussia Dortmund in opposition to Wolfsburg (Picture by Boris Streubel/Getty Pictures)
Liverpool could have been given a lift by the rumored £50m transfer for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.
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The Germany worldwide has been on the radar of Liverpool for a while, but it surely appears unlikely that Bayern Munich will pursue him at this level.
In response to Christian Falk’s newest column for CF Bayern Insider, Bayern have determined to signal Dayot Upamecano to a brand new contract over a potential transfer for Schlotterbeck.
TEAMtalk additionally reported on the hyperlink between Schlotterbeck and Liverpool, saying the switch price might be round £50 million and that much less competitors from Bayern ought to assist the Reds.
Christian Falk talks about Nico Schlotterbeck’s switch
Relating to Schlotterbeck’s relationship with Bayern, Falk stated: “They’ve taken the choice that if Dayot Upamecano doesn’t comply with signal a brand new contract, they may think about signing a brand new centre-back. Nevertheless, the Frenchman has put pen to paper. That is why Bayern determined to signal Upamecano. Not in opposition to Schlotterbeck, however there’s a level to be made: if FC Bayern wanted a defender, he would have been a wholesome substitute.
“So they do not see a state of affairs the place this matter comes up once more. Even when Kim Min-jae leaves the membership, they do not want a participant just like the Borussia Dortmund defender, as a result of then between Jonathan Tarr, Upamecano and Schlotterbeck they’ve three primary centre-backs! They are going to want a participant behind their first-choice partnership, however that is merely not Nico Schlotterbeck.”
Liverpool followers should hope this provides the membership an excellent probability of signing Schlotterbeck. Schlotterbeck appears supreme to offer the staff momentum on the again.
Liverpool’s defensive challenges
It has been a disappointing season for LFC, with an absence of solidity defensively they usually have conceded 35 objectives within the Premier League to date, 10 greater than Manchester Metropolis and 14 greater than league leaders Arsenal.
With Virgil van Dijk not getting any youthful and Ibrahima Konate nearing the tip of his contract, Schlotterbeck might play a key position in Arne Slott’s staff.
It stays to be seen whether or not Liverpool are sure to signal him, however they could have an opportunity now that Bayern have secured Upamecano’s future.
