'I must clearly deny that': Liverpool target claims he's not signed a new contract with his current club
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Liverpool have been mooted to make a move for Borussia Dortmund and Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck for a while.The Reds and Real Madrid were both linked to the defender earlier this year, but both were apparently recently dealt a blow when it came to a move for him.Fabrizio Romano dropped an update saying the Liverpool target was closing in on a new contract with Dortmund that included a release clause that would be active in 2027. Rate Arne Slot’s second season as Liverpool head coach Can anyone make a serious argument for higher than a C? 😶 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Nico Schlotterbeck denies new contract with Dortmund is closeAs per Bulinews, Schlotterbeck admits to being left ‘surprised’ after the recent reporting around his future.He said: “I must clearly deny that.
Unfortunately, we haven’t reached that point [signing a new contract].” “I probably would have made a decision in the next few weeks [but] I negotiated with Sebastian for a long time and he’s no longer there [at Dortmund].“I have to see. I will hold talks with Ole [Book – the club’s new sporting director], but it’s not time yet.
It’s bad for the BVB fans right now. But it’s not an easy situation for me either.”That could be good news for Liverpool, who may end up being short of centre-back options this summer.Will Liverpool sign a new centre-back this summer?Jeremy Jacquet will arrive in the summer after a deal was agreed for the 20-year-old in the most recent transfer window.However, Ibrahima Konate is out of contract at the end of June and is yet to pen fresh terms at Liverpool, meaning he could leave for free.Elsewhere, there were suggestions earlier this year that Joe Gomez could depart ahead of next season.That would leave Virgil van Dijk as the only senior, experienced centre-back at Anfield, playing alongside Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni, the latter of whom has played just one game this term.But at present, the Reds don’t appear to have much interest in other central defenders right now.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox