Liverpool must sign transfer target before release clause expires on 19 July

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Liverpool can take advantage of Borussia Dortmund’s agreement with Nico Schlotterbeck to sign the German as a replacement for Ibrahima Konate. Now, Liverpool must sign his replacement as well as for Jarell Quansah, who was not replaced last summer when he joined Bayer Leverkusen. ?

Liverpool are considering a move for Nico Schlotterbeck as they weigh up defensive reinforcements this summer. ? The Borussia Dortmund centre-back is viewed as a potential option if Ibrahima Konaté confirms his departure, with initial contacts already having taken place and… pic.twitter.com/gTy4RZg06p — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 31, 2026 Liverpool must act quickly or Schlotterbeck release clause will expire According to a report from German outlet BILD, Liverpool and other big clubs must act before 19 July to trigger the release clause in Schlotterbeck’s Borussia Dortmund contract.

Therefore, I’m not thinking of playing extra well because of some contract.” Bild interviewed Nico Schlotterbeck a few days ago, asked if he was going to put in performances to showcase his abilities to others during World Cup, Nico declined to commit to BVB and did not deny the existence of a release clause. Reported €50-60M clause expiring around July… pic.twitter.com/UidrBtgPT7 — Moby (@Mobyhaque1) May 31, 2026 Liverpool would do well to sign Schlotterbeck this summer.