Liverpool targets Nico Schlotterbeck, faces competition from Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Liverpool is pursuing Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, valued at €60 million, as a key defensive target this summer. Reports indicate that Schlotterbeck favors a move to Real Madrid, where he could partner with Antonio Rudiger, complicating Liverpool's recruitment efforts. The urgency to fill defensive gaps increases after Ibrahima Konaté's departure to Madrid. While losing Schlotterbeck would be an issue, Liverpool must remain agile in their recruitment to identify alternative targets.
- •Nico Schlotterbeck is Liverpool's defensive target worth €60 million.
- •The player reportedly prefers a move to Real Madrid.
- •Liverpool seeks to rebuild after Ibrahima Konaté's departure.
- •Schlotterbeck has a release clause between €50m and €60m.
- •Liverpool must identify alternative defensive options if Schlotterbeck chooses Madrid.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool’s €60m Defensive Target Favours Madrid Move
"Liverpool Face Defensive Dilemma as Real Madrid Lead Race for SchlotterbeckLiverpool’s summer rebuild has already been shaped by significant change, and one of their key defensive targets now appear...
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