3Liverpool to lose centre-back after dramatic contract U-turn
Liverpool want Schlotterbeck
Therefore a deal for a seasoned campaigner is necessary – in order to help young players settle and ideally take over from Van Dijk in time.One favoured candidate is Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.
The 25-year-old Germany international is under contract with the Yellow and Blacks until 2027 and without an agreement for a new deal he could be sold.
Liverpool would be right there for his signature if a deal is to be done – valuing Schlotterbeck’s leadership, left-footedness and passing ability.
But a dramatic U-turn could now see him stay at the Westfalenstadion.
According to various reports in Germany a summit earlier this week between the defender and club higher-ups opened the door to a new contract.
