Expert confident: Schlotterbeck would fit right in at Liverpool | OneFootball

His contract with BVB runs until 2027. Nevertheless, there are already intense discussions about the future of Nico Schlotterbeck. The "culprit" is the strong performances of the 25-year-old central defender from Borussia Dortmund.

BVB intends to extend the contract with Schlotterbeck. However, the native of Waiblingen has caught the attention of numerous top clubs. From the Bundesliga, apparently, Bayern Munich has set its sights on the Dortmund defense chief. But Real Madrid and FC Liverpool, two absolute heavyweights of European football, are also said to have the defender high on their list.

At the "Royals" from the Spanish capital, Schlotterbeck could replace Antonio Rüdiger (32), who is reportedly on the verge of leaving Real. The contract expiring in the summer of 2026 will not be extended, according to Sport-Bild. The German national player is said to be too injury-prone and inconsistent.

The club's coffers at FC Liverpool seem to be well-filled despite numerous million-dollar transfers last summer. Alexander Isak (26) came from Newcastle United for 145 million euros. The Reds brought in Florian Wirtz (22/125 million euros) and Jeremie Frimpong (24/40 million) from the Bundesliga, as well as Hugo Ekitiké (23/95 million) from Frankfurt. Almost another 47 million flowed for Milos Kerkez (21) from AFC Bournemouth and at least 31 million for the just 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni from Parma.

Better than Upamecano?

There also seems to be money available for Schlotterbeck. Football-wise, the BVB professional is exactly what LFC would need, says Reds expert David Lynch on the portal Sportsmole. "If you watch Liverpool play this season, it's obvious they need a passer in central defense," Lynch is convinced.

Due to his ball security, signing Schlotterbeck would be more practical for LFC than a transfer of Munich's Dayot Upamecano (26). "Schlotterbeck makes much more sense for Liverpool and he is also the better player," Lynch makes a clear judgment. The Bayern defender, on the other hand, makes too many mistakes and has weaknesses that he cannot afford in the Premier League.

Lynch does not expect a move already in the winter break. "This could be more of a signing for the summer than for January," he estimates. The Reds expert does not want to commit. "Whether anything comes of it or not, we will have to wait and see."

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