Not all is lost! Liverpool still hopeful of signing Borussia Dortmund star

Liverpool are bracing themselves for Van Dijk's departure.

Details: According to the Mirror, English side Liverpool still have a chance to sign 26-year-old German defender Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund.

Reports suggest that despite Schlotterbeck signing a new long-term deal with Borussia, the "Black and Yellows" are open to letting him go—but no longer for €30 million, the price tag has now jumped to €55 million.

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Virgil van Dijk's exit leaves Liverpool in a precarious position, forcing the Reds to scour the transfer market for a replacement. In Arne Slot's view, Nico Schlotterbeck is the perfect fit.

This season, Schlotterbeck has made 37 appearances for Borussia, netting 5 goals and providing 2 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his market value stands at €55 million.

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