Liverpool must act quickly after what Bayern Munich star just said about 'outstanding' target
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Credit: Imago Wed 12 November 2025 16:00, UK Arne Slot must lay out his requirements for the January transfer window as Liverpool look to address their biggest issues.After Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Man City, the Reds have slipped to eighth in the Premier League table, winning just one of their last six league matches, highlighting multiple weaknesses.Alexander Isak has flopped at Liverpool so far, especially after signing from Newcastle United for £130million, but thanks to the deal for Hugo Ekitike, the attack has not totally failed.The biggest concerns have emerged in the centre of defence, with Virgil van Dijk not nearly at his best this season, while his partner, Ibrahima Konate, has done very little to comfort the fans.Credit: ImagoArne Slot is in desperate need of a new centre-back at AnfieldMick Brown told Football Insider that Liverpool are planning for life without Konate, and that would have been an issue had the club sealed Marc Guehi‘s signature during the previous transfer window.The Reds were just minutes away from the Crystal Palace defender signing across the dotted line, but thanks to Oliver Glasner being unable to find a replacement, Slot was left short-handed.Giovanni Leoni‘s injury has left the manager lacking even more depth in defence, so bringing a new face in during the January transfer window appears almost vital for the Reds’ season now.Credit: Imago MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Liverpool have been linked with Nico Schlotterbeck, who continues to prove himself in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, and clearly, has some huge admirers on international duty.Liverpool could face competition for Nico SchlotterbeckSpeaking to Sky Sports’ Patrick Berger, Bayern Munich‘s Jonathan Tah said: “We haven’t talked about it (about a possible move to Bayern). Exciting situation for Nico.
He’s an outstanding player who’s always working on himself and wants to get better.“It’s a crucial moment in his career. I hope for his sake that he makes the right decision.
If he needs advice, I’m always there!” and Liverpool must take note, with Bayern also interested.If Slot is to bring more silverware back to Anfield this season, which he is expected to do, signing a new centre-back in January will be crucial. Schlotterbeck would solve a lot of issues.However, with Bayern also in the mix for the 25-year-old’s signature, those behind the scenes on Merseyside need to start making moves with the player’s agent to work out the finer details.