Overview
- Initial conversations have been held with Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, with reports describing early talks as positive.
- Fabrizio Romano reports Liverpool intend to sign at least one centre-back in 2026 and are considering Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano if he becomes a free option.
- Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg says Bayern’s contract negotiations with Upamecano have stalled over salary and fees, keeping a 2026 exit in play.
- Liverpool continue to monitor Marc Guehi after a collapsed summer move, with strong competition from clubs including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
- With Giovanni Leoni out long term and Ibrahima Konaté uncertain, only Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are fully fit, prompting a wider shortlist that also includes Sven Botman, Murillo, Ronald Araujo and Jan Paul van Hecke.