Liverpool are among the clubs linked with Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck.
A defender linked with a move to Liverpool has been told that his current club want a decision over his future as soon as possible.
Nico Schlotterbeck is a player set to be in demand should he opt to leave Borussia Dortmund. The centre-back sees his contract at the German giants expire in the summer of 2027. He has been offered a new deal to stay at BVB although he's yet to make a call on his next move.
Should Schlotterbeck reject terms then Dortmund will likely look to cash in at the end of the season rather than risk losing him on a free the following year.
Liverpool are among the clubs said to be tracking Schlotterbeck, as well as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
If the Germany international does decide that he wants to move on then Dortmund will require an adequate replacement. And for that reason, Die Schwarzgelben would like to know Schlotterbeck's plans.
Speaking after a 2-1 win over Wolfsburg, sporting director Sebastian Kehl said via bullinews.com: "I’m a fan of clarity in all areas. Sometimes you have to be patient, sometimes you make your own decisions, and in other situations, you depend on the other side. We're stepping on the gas. Nico knows that we want a decision as soon as possible!"
Reports suggest that Dortmund willing to offer Schlotterbeck an annual salary of £12 million as well as a release clause of £50 million that would be active from 2027.
Sclotterbecker recently admitted that he will make a decision on his future in due course.
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Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk turns 35 in July and he will have a year existing on his contract. The Liverpool captain needs succeeding and perhaps to be rotated more frequently if he is to prolong his Anfield career.
There are question marks around Joe Gomez's ability to stay fit. The Reds' longest-serving player hs been plagued by fitness problems over the past few years. Gomez's contract comes to a close in 2027 and he could also be open to a departure to get more regular football, having been linked with AC Milan recently.
Giovanni Leoni was signed for £26 million last summer and Liverpool have high hopes for the 19-year-old. But the Italian ruptured his ACL on his Reds debut in September and will not play again this season. Leoni has yet to make a Premier League appearance.
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