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With all going well and silverware in sight, the club is now looking to reinforce their defence. With uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s future, Liverpool have targeted Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as a top target for the summer transfer market, reports Bild.

The centre-back has played a crucial role in his team’s defence, featuring in 34 matches this season.

Schlotterbeck is under contract until 2027, earning an annual salary of €5 million.



Liverpool’s interest in Nico Schlotterbeck is well justified when examining his underlying statistics.

The German centre-back possesses the ideal blend of defensive solidity and ball-playing ability, making him a strong fit for Arne Slot’s system.

The Reds are ready to pay more than €50 million for Schlotterbeck in the summer market.

However, Borussia Dortmund may struggle to keep Schlotterbeck, as Bild’s head of football, Christian Falk, reports that Liverpool have shown strong interest in the centre-back

With Van Dijk’s future uncertain, Schlotterbeck’s skill set makes him a compelling option for Liverpool’s long-term defensive plans