Didi Hamann tells Liverpool to sign 'outstanding' Virgil van Dijk replacement

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Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has claimed Nico Schlotterbeck would be a “great signing for Liverpool,” as the club continues to be linked with a move for the center-back. Now he only has three available: Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez.

While Guehi remains the obvious candidate, Liverpool has repeatedly been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck A recent report in Bild claims Bayern Munich is also monitoring the German international, who has stalled on a contract offer from Dortmund and “doesn't want to make a decision until spring.” The report adds that Schlotterbeck wants to be reassured that Dortmund is capable of competing for silverware at the highest level, while CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has “sought direct talks” with the 25-year-old. Now, Hamann has called for Liverpool to make a move for Schlotterbeck, who could be the long-term heir to Van Dijk.

Schlotterbeck has established himself as one of the Bundesliga's best center-backs (Image: Getty Images) “Bayern Munich are stepping up their interest in Nico Schlotterbeck,” Hamann told ESportsBets.com. I think he’d be a great signing for Liverpool, and a lot of other teams as well.” Hamann has said Schlotterbeck can be the long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk (Image: Getty Images) Schlotterbeck joined Dortmund from Freiburg in 2022 and has made 132 appearances for the club, but has yet to win any form of silverware.