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Liverpool Weigh Up January Move For Nico Schlotterbeck

Credit must go to DaveOCKOP, who revealed that Liverpool have already held talks over Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. With Giovanni Leoni suffering a season-ending ACL injury, defensive reinforcements were always going to dominate discussions ahead of the January window.

Urgency After Guehi Setback

As DaveOCKOP report says, “the failure to land Marc Guehi on deadline day in the summer becomes even more regrettable for Arne Slot’s men.”

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That regret deepens with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich reportedly circling Guehi on a free transfer. Liverpool’s once-favourable position has vanished, forcing the club to explore other avenues.

Schlotterbeck Ticks Every Box

The report states, “DaveOCKOP can exclusively reveal that Liverpool has a serious interest in Nico Schlotterbeck.” Crucially, “dialogue has been positive.”

A 25-year-old left-footed centre-back with elite ball progression and Bundesliga pedigree does not become available often. With “over 100 appearances for Dortmund” and “20 caps for Germany since his debut in March 2024”, Schlotterbeck offers both experience and upside.

Dortmund Preparing For Battle

Sport BILD report that Dortmund are ready to counter outside interest with a lucrative renewal offer worth up to €9m per year. His current deal runs until 2027, but that will not deter Liverpool if Slot pushes.

Recruitment staff “are weighing up numerous players” yet there is a growing sense that Schlotterbeck is more than just one of many options.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

Liverpool fans will be intrigued by this development. Schlotterbeck feels like a classic Liverpool signing profile – mid-20s, upward trajectory, operating at a high level but not yet at his ceiling. Some supporters might have preferred Guehi, yet the German arguably offers more in-possession quality, something Slot values even more than Klopp did.

Concerns over aerial dominance and Bundesliga-to-Premier League adaptation will be raised, but the statistics suggest a robust defender who relishes duels.

The fact that Liverpool have already spoken with Schlotterbeck’s camp, as reported by DaveOCKOP, is significant. Supporters will hope this is not another case of early groundwork that never progresses.