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In European football, transfer windows are always full of speculation.
Clubs across the continent are looking for players who can make an immediate impact.
Scouts travel frequently, studying players in their natural environments.
They don’t just watch highlights, they observe how these players perform against different types of opponents.
This season, attention has turned to both goal-scoring forwards and reliable defenders.
Several Bundesliga stars have emerged on scouts’ radar.
Forwards like Serhou Guirassy at Borussia Dortmund and Harry Kane at Bayern Munich have impressed in both league and Champions League action.
Guirassy, joint top scorer in the 2024-2025 Champions League with Raphinha, remains under contract until 2028.
Dortmund had set a release option of €65 million for elite European clubs, despite his €100 million valuation. Kane could move for a similar price.
Defensively, clubs are equally focused on strengthening their backlines.
One player has stood out: Nico Schlotterbeck, 25, of Borussia Dortmund.
His contract runs until 2027, but he has been reluctant to renew, making him a prime target for teams seeking stability at centre-back.
This is where Liverpool comes into the picture.
As DaveOCKOP exclusively revealed in October, “Liverpool has a serious interest in Nico Schlotterbeck.”
Sources confirm the club has been in dialogue with the player’s representatives, and talks have reportedly been positive.
The club’s recruitment staff continue to conduct thorough due diligence, exploring Schlotterbeck as a potential defensive alternative while assessing the wider market.
Meanwhile, according to MundoDeportivo, Barcelona is also keeping tabs. The club has reportedly focused on Schlotterbeck and Upamecano, 27, from Bayern Munich, who is a free agent.
The report said, “The scouting has also reportedly focused on the center-back position.Schloterbeck (25,Borussia Dortmund ), whose contract runs until 2027 but who is reluctant to renew and is valued at €40 million, andUpamecano (27,Bayern Munich ), who is a free agent, are considered very likely targets.”
The Spanish side is planning a squad overhaul, targeting both immediate reinforcements and long-term stability.
For Liverpool, keeping tabs on players like Schlotterbeck is not just about replacing names, it’s about finding the right fit for Arne Slot’s system.
The next few months could see significant moves that define defensive lines across Europe, and Schlotterbeck appears to be at the center of several clubs’ plans.
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