Liverpool suffer another blow after Marc Guehi meeting as defender's exit 'confirmed'

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Liverpool missed out in the signing of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi in the summer and could now lose out on Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck amid reports on Niklas Sule’s futureLiverpool have been dealt a fresh blow in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.Previous reports from German publication Sport BILD have claimed that the defender is a target at Anfield. But The Reds would face a battle to sign the 25-year-old from Dortmund as it's now suggested the German team are looking to make Schlotterbeck the face of their club.It has previously been claimed that Liverpool are prepared to make an offer worth €50million (£41.7m) to sign him.But recent reports from Ruhr Nachrichten have now claimed that Niklas Sule’s spell at Dortmund will come to an end when his contract expires in the summer of 2026.

It is said that the Black and Yellows have already decided not to extend the 30-year-old defender’s contract.Sule's possible departure would then inevitably make any potential exit for Schlotterbeck difficult. His exit would see Dortmund free up some money on the wage bill to potentially offer their star centre-back a new contract - warding off reported interest from Merseyside and elsewhere.It's a kick in the teeth for Liverpool, who have already been dealt a blow in their hopes of signing No.1 centre-back target Marc Guehi.

The report claims that the Bundesliga champions have joined the race to secure the Englishman's signature, but they face tough competition from Liverpool and Real Madrid.It's said that Guehi is currently one of Bayern's 'preferred targets', should Dayot Upamecano choose not to extend his contract, which is also set to expire in the summer. Speaking to reporters last week, the Palace head coach said: "I think Marc has already told us that he doesn't sign a new contract, so he will leave next year."The club wanted [him to stay].