Liverpool and Bayern race to sign ‘one of best in the world’

It’s not the primary time the defender has acquired Premier League consideration, with former Man United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown completely telling Soccer Insider again in October that Chelsea are additionally engaged on a deal to signal Schlotterbeck.

Defensive reinforcements are clearly wanted not simply within the Premier League’s elite, but additionally in Europe with Bayern Munich monitoring the German’s scenario at Borussia Dortmund.

Nico Schlotterbeck ‘sad’ at Borussia Dortmund as Bayern Munich and Liverpool race to deal

As I revealed on the newest version of Soccer Insider’s Inside Observe podcast, the Bavarian giants are set to problem the Reds for the 25-year-old.

Vincent Kompany’s aspect have points on the again to resolve as properly with Dayot Upamecano set to depart subsequent summer season as a free agent.

Talking on the Inside Observe podcast over the 2 entrance runners for the quantity 4’s signature, I defined: “I feel it’s a growing story.

“I feel clearly he’s obtained a contract till 2027 with Dortmund, so it’s not like he might be lured away on a pre-contract this January. His future may be very a lot up within the air at Dortmund.

“He’s turned down an improved contract supply to increase his keep past 2027 and, by all accounts, stories in Germany recommend he’s sad with the present scenario on the membership with regard to the type of play below Nico Kovac as properly.

“So once you get all that going, you should have a lot of rumours of a doable transfer away for the German worldwide.

“He’s developed into the most effective younger centre backs on this planet throughout his time at Dortmund and for Germany as properly. So look, Dortmund are fearful by the curiosity in him.

“Bayern Munich are protecting very shut tabs on the scenario on account of their ongoing state of affairs concerning their very own centre again choices with Dayot Upamecano probably leaving on a free switch in the summertime.

“They see Schlotterbeck as being a perfect alternative for him if the Frenchman was to depart Bavaria this summer season.

“However whereas Liverpool are brazenly on the lookout for centre-back reinforcements, [there are] ongoing doubts about Ibrahima Konate and his long-term future.

“Virgil van Dijk just isn’t getting any youthful as properly. So look, I feel he’s [Schlotterbeck] going to have loads of choices, no doubts about that.

“Bayern Munich can be assured that they will perhaps preserve him in Germany if he decides to depart Borussia Dortmund.”

Arne Slot to ramp up pursuit of Marc Guehi in January in case Schlotterbeck deal collapses

Given Bayern Munich’s observe document for snapping up their league rivals’ finest gamers, the Reds could really feel a deal for Schlotterbeck is inconceivable.

As a substitute, sources advised Soccer Insider that Liverpool will make one other push to signal Marc Guehi in January as they appear to different centre-back targets.

Arne Slot got here very near securing the Englishman on switch deadline day final summer season, till Crystal Palace in the end pulled the plug on the deal.

Contemplating the depth of their assault, a defensive addition is crucial this January to make sure they will higher defend their Premier League title.