Report: Liverpool transfer target now favoured by Barcelona sporting director Deco ahead of Nico Schlotterbeck

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Liverpool have been linked with a number of centre-backs ahead of the January transfer window.It has been reported that Nico Schlotterbeck will not sign a new contract with Borussia Dortmund.As a result, the German is set to become a free agent this coming summer and foreign clubs, Liverpool included, will be able to sign the stopper to a pre-contract agreement from January 1.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Who has been Liverpool’s best player in 2025?

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Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Liverpool centre-back wantedWhile Liverpool could sign a new defender this winter, one of their current centre-back options has interest from Italy.It is reported in Calciomercato that AC Milan, after speaking to the player this past summer, are now looking at Joe Gomez.Elsewhere, Ibrahima Konate’s contract situation is yet to be resolved, and at present, he is due to become a free agent at the same time as Guehi.Losing one or both of Gomez and Konate would leave Virgil van Dijk as the only experienced centre-back at Anfield unless fresh legs are brought in. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox