Serious intentions! Arne Slot meets with Nico Schlotterbeck to persuade him to join Liverpool

Liverpool is firmly set on strengthening their defense amid the departure of Van Dijk.

Details: According to TeamTalk, Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot recently held talks in person with 26-year-old German international and Borussia Dortmund center-back Nico Schlotterbeck.

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Reports indicate that Slot views Schlotterbeck as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Van Dijk, and is going all out to convince the German defender to accept the Reds’ offer.

The main obstacle for Liverpool in landing Schlotterbeck is Real Madrid, who are also closely monitoring the situation.

This season, Schlotterbeck has played 28 matches for the Black and Yellows, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. His current contract with Dortmund runs until the summer of 2027, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at 55 million euros.

Reminder: Borussia want to extend Schlotterbeck’s contract. However, the player is aware of Real Madrid’s interest