Real Madrid feel that they are likely to miss out on the Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, with Liverpool the likely winners.
According to a report by Spanish publication Defensa Central, they believe that they will lose the race to sign 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck to the Premier League champions. Liverpool are keen on signing the player as well.
Schlotterbeck will be a free agent at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with Dortmund yet. He could look to move on in search of a new challenge, and Liverpool are keen on securing his signature. They will need to sign a quality defender in the coming months. Ibrahima Konate will be out of contract soon, and he has not signed an extension with the club. Liverpool will need to replace him.
The German defender has shown his quality in the Bundesliga, and it is no surprise that clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool are keen on him. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get the deal done. He could prove to be an excellent addition. He has the physicality and the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and he could develop into a key player for the Premier League champions.
Real Madrid eyeing defensive additions
Meanwhile, Real Madrid need to add more quality and depth to the defensive unit as well. They have been linked with Ibrahima Konate. The Liverpool defender is expected to leave the club on a free transfer, and Real Madrid are hoping to sign him. They have Marc Guehi on their radar as well.
It will be interesting to see who the Spanish outfit end up with.
Liverpool will be disappointed to lose a player like Konate on a free transfer, but signing Schlotterbeck as a free agent will certainly offset the blow.
It will be interesting to see if the German defender can make an instant impact in the Premier League and help Liverpool improve in the coming seasons. Liverpool have been fighting for the league title and the UEFA Champions League. They have recently won the league title. The opportunity to join them will be quite exciting for most players. The move to Anfield will be a huge step up for the German defender, and he will look to make his mark in English football.