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Nico Schlotterbeck is Liverpool's ideal transfer target

Even though Schlotterbeck's contract is set to expire next summer, several clubs, including Liverpool have already been linked with a potential move for the German.

The defender is naturally a centre-back but he has been known to play as a left-back throughout his career.

And, with it now feeling unlikely that Andy Robertson is going to extend his Anfield stay, a new left-back could be on the cards in the summer.

But, with Schlotterbeck, Liverpool would get the best of both worlds and have cover for a couple of areas among their defensive line.

Indeed, Joe Gomez is another option that Slot has at his disposal but, with his lack of fitness causing major issues over the last couple of years, it's clear that the Englishman is no longer reliable enough to be Liverpool's Mr Versatile.

This is why the transfer of Schlotterbeck would be a perfect opportunity for the Anfield outfit to explore.

Nico Schlotterbeck could become Liverpool's next Virgil van Dijk

Seeing as though Slot admitted that Liverpool are starting to plan for life without Virgil van Dijk, it's clear that some major defensive changes are going to occur at Anfield over the next year or so.

The Dutchman's contract is set to expire in June 2027 and, even though most fans think that could be the end of the centre-backs tenure, it feels like he could end up being offered another year at Anfield.

This season, the 34 year old's form has dropped off a bit with signs of his age slowly starting to creep in.

Of course, Liverpool would rather keep Konate among their ranks so that he can become their next Van Dijk, but, with the options that are likely to be available on the market this summer, Schlotterbeck is the best of the bunch.

so, if just one or two more centre-back's are brought in, they could find themselves in a solid position.