Liverpool Join Race for Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as Mid-March Decision Looms

Dortmund have set a decisive mid-March meeting with the defender’s agency to push for clarity on his future.

Overview

Liverpool are intensively monitoring Nico Schlotterbeck for a possible summer move, with Real Madrid and Barcelona also tracking the Dortmund centre-back, per Fichajes.
Sport Bild reports a decisive meeting will take place by mid-March involving Borussia Dortmund, Schlotterbeck and his agency to discuss his future.
His current contract is reported to run until 2027, creating a scenario where Dortmund must weigh a sale this summer or risk a free departure later.
Pricing remains uncertain, with Fichajes citing a £60m valuation as Dortmund seek to recoup a significant fee if they choose to sell.
Liverpool’s interest reflects defensive concerns, with reports highlighting Ibrahima Konaté’s inconsistent form and Virgil van Dijk’s age as drivers for exploring centre-back options.