Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has announced his future will be decided by the end of the current season, amid many reports that Liverpool are very much interested in a potential deal.
Virgil Van Dijk has been one of the main reasons why Liverpool have been so defensively good over the past few years, why they have won the Champions League and Premier League titles, and is a real leader in that back-line.
However – he has not looked like the dominant defender that can handle any striker this season, and the fact that he turns 35 later this year means that Liverpool are keeping a close eye out for his immediate replacement.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was the number one target for LIVERPOOL, but Manchester City made the shock decision to offer money this transfer window, rather than wait until the end of the campaign, and get the England star for £30 million.
Now that he has signed for City, TEAMtalk are now reporting that Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck are being considered as alternatives.
And amid all the speculation and rumours, Schlotterbeck told Sky Sports Germany (via Liverpool.com): “I’ve set a personal deadline for myself. I won’t say when it is. Definitely before the summer, though.
“I feel comfortable here. It won’t be an easy decision. I’m a gut-feeling kind of guy. I’ll sit down with Dad and [brother] Keven and then make a decision. I don’t quite know right now how it’ll turn out.”
IcFootballnews Says..
There will be some big changes in Liverpool at the end of the season, some more players leaving, some new faces coming in, but improving that back-line should be the priority for Arne Slot.
Van Dijk is still the best defender at LIVERPOOL, probably has a few more seasons in him, so adding Schlotterbeck now to learn from the Dutchman and then take over could be a very good idea
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