Liverpool receive January transfer boost as Marc Guehi alternative opens door to move

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Liverpool are planning to sign a centre-back after failing to land Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window - and the Crystal Palace star isn't their only targetLiverpool are on red alert after it emerged that Nico Schlotterbeck is refusing to sign a new contract with Borussia Dortmund. The Premier League champions want to sign a centre-back in 2026, with Ibrahima Konate's deal set to expire at the end of this season.Marc Guehi was their top target in the summer transfer window but the move collapsed on deadline day.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have all been linked, presenting Liverpool with hot competition.Schlotterbeck, 25, is an alternative option for the Reds after three and a half impressive seasons in Dortmund. Schlotterbeck is said to be unhappy with Kovac's pragmatic style of play.READ MORE: Andrew Robertson makes Liverpool transfer reveal after accepting situationREAD MORE: Man Utd 'make contact' over £120m Premier League star also wanted by LiverpoolThe Bundesliga giants started the season unbeaten before a 2-1 loss against Bayern last month.

But of course, we don't want to drag it out indefinitely, everyone is aware of that."Should Liverpool sign Nico Schlotterbeck instead of Marc Guehi? Let us know your pick in the comments section.As for Schlotterbeck, he commented after losing to Bayern: "I still have over a year and a half left on my contract.