Watch Out Liverpool’s Emergency Plan for Nico Schlotterbeck

For the 2025/26 season, Liverpool are urgently planning to strengthen their defence, with Nico Schlotterbeck emerging as a key target. The Reds face several challenges at centre-back after Giovanni Leoni suffered a season-ending injury. Additionally, Ibrahima Konate’s contract will expire at the end of the season, Joe Gomez’s future remains uncertain, and Marc Guehi’s potential move collapsed due to last-minute issues with Crystal Palace. Liverpool also have to consider the future of Virgil van Dijk, who has just one year left on his contract, making it vital to plan for a long-term replacement.

Schlotterbeck, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund runs until 2027, has been linked with a move to Liverpool. Dortmund are reportedly implementing an emergency plan to retain him, hoping to secure a contract extension and strengthen their negotiating position by signaling they do not need to sell.