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Bayern’s interest in Nico Schlotterbeck ‘has cooled’, reports Christian Falk.

The Bavarian champions believe the German international won’t be an affordable option if Dayot Upamecano extends his stay at the club.

The French centre-half’s current terms are otherwise set to expire this coming summer.

Nico Schlotterbeck wants Bayern transfer

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That’s not to say Schlotterbeck’s keenness on a Bayern switch this summer has ‘cooled’ in the meantime.

The 6′ 3″ Dortmund centre-back ‘would like this move’. However, the question remains as to whether Vincent Kompany’s men can afford to get a deal like this over the line.

“It is TRUE: Bayern’s interest in Nico Schlotterbeck has cooled. He’s too expensive at the moment if Dayot Upamecano ends up signing his new contract,” Christian Falk exclusively informed CF Bayern Insider.

Nico Schlotterbeck currently earns £78.6k per week over at BVB (according to Capology), but it’s fair to assume this figure would rise significantly following a switch to the Allianz Arena.

His current contract is set to run out in just over a year’s time in the summer of 2027.

Advantage to Liverpool?

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It shouldn’t be forgotten that Schlotterbeck has his admirers also in the Premier League.

Christian Falk went on to add: “So we have to keep an eye on England and the Premier League and wait and see what the clubs there are planning on doing.

“The Germany international said he wants to win titles and silverware, but I don’t think it’s possible with Borussia Dortmund at the moment.

“If he wants to win titles – he probably needs a transfer! But Bayern, I’m afraid, aren’t an option at this point in time.”

Could Arne Slot’s reigning champions Liverpool be in the picture for the 26-year-old defender?

It’s a possibility no one can outright dismiss. Especially given that the Merseyside giants are in desperate need of centre-back reinforcements between now and the end of the summer transfer window.

Between Ibrahima Konate’s contract future being far from certain, Giovanni Leoni’s torn ACL, and Joe Gomez’s injury proneness, Liverpool’s backline is in a shaky state.

So, Bayern need to be prepared for the very real possibility that the Reds may look to snatch Schlotterbeck out from right under their noses.

Marc Guehi represents the path of least resistance?

This shouldn’t worry the decision-makers at Säbener Straßetoo much, given that another target up for grabs this summer will be available on a free transfer.

As things currently stand, Bayern arguably possess the greater argument than Liverpool to land Marc Guehi’s signature at the end of the 2025/26 season.

Kompany’s side is proving to be one of the most formidable forces in Europe this term, whilst the Merseysiders have struggled to realise their form of 2024/25.

Of course, waiting until the summer does invite some risk in light of the upcoming World Cup, which could very well inspire a chaotic free-for-all after the tournament.