Talks underway: Liverpool fans set to be on high alert following latest Sky Sports update
Bayern Munich have reportedly made an official enquiry about Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck.
According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga champions have now shown concrete interest in the 25-year-old. This comes shortly after reports suggested that Liverpool — previously linked with Schlotterbeck — have no plans to pursue a deal in the January transfer window.
So, is Liverpool’s interest officially over? Plettenberg claims the Reds are set to hold off on any move for now, despite clear issues in their defensive setup. With Giovanni Leoni sidelined by a long-term ACL injury and Joe Gomez’s recurring fitness problems, it’s somewhat surprising that Liverpool aren’t pushing harder for reinforcements.
Ibrahima Konate’s inconsistent start to the 2025/26 season has only added to those concerns. Still, it’s unclear whether this is simply Liverpool’s recruitment team taking a cautious stance after a wave of recent speculation.
Plettenberg’s latest update suggests Bayern are now ready to step in and take advantage — though it’s hard to completely rule Liverpool out just yet. The Anfield club have long viewed Schlotterbeck as a potential long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, and sources in Germany have hinted that the defender himself would be open to a Premier League move.
Schlotterbeck recently reminded everyone of his quality in Germany’s 1-0 win over Northern Ireland, earning praise from the national media. That performance only added fuel to reports linking him with both Bayern and Liverpool ahead of the winter window.
At present, Bayern appear to have the upper hand. However, with Dortmund valuing the player at around £60 million, and the Munich club having operated under a loans-only policy last summer, a January deal still seems unlikely.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are not completely out of financial resources following their summer business — meaning this story could take further twists before the summer.
For now, the race for Schlotterbeck looks like one to watch closely as the January window approaches.