Sky Sports journalist provides new update on Liverpool’s reported interest in ‘top defender’

Liverpool have recently been linked with Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, but Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg has reported that there is no concrete interest from the Reds in signing the German international. Dortmund, meanwhile, are looking to secure their “top defender” with a new contract. Schlotterbeck has been on Liverpool’s radar before, but this time, it’s Bayern Munich who are showing real intent to land him.

Why Liverpool could use Schlotterbeck
Liverpool’s need for a reliable centre-back is well known, and Schlotterbeck would have been a strong addition to their squad. With Ibrahima Konate’s contract set to expire at the end of the season and no extension yet agreed, the club could soon be forced to find a suitable replacement.

A missed opportunity?
Schlotterbeck has consistently impressed in the Bundesliga and possesses the ability to adapt quickly to Premier League football. At the peak of his career, he could have made an immediate impact at Anfield.

If Konate does depart this summer, Liverpool will face pressure to recruit a defender of similar quality. Losing him for free would be a significant setback—especially after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid under similar circumstances. The club will be eager to avoid a repeat and hope to persuade Konate to extend his stay before it’s too late.