According to multiple reports, Liverpool are in formal negotiations with Dortmund over the signing of Nico Schlotterbeck. The defender has been a target for some time, and talks are said to be intensifying as the window progresses. The player remains under contract, but movement looks increasingly likely the longer talks go on. Liverpool remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Leeds, Barcelona and Man Utd continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Across the season 25/26, Liverpool have let in 39 goals in 29 (1.34 per game), roughly in line with the Premier League average. Nico Schlotterbeck would be expected to give them some extra stability and depth for the tougher stretches of the season. Alongside this, Dortmund are said to be exploring Archie Gray and Jadon Sancho with Liverpool likewise connected to Pharrel Nnamdi Collins, Dean Donny Huijsen and Takefusa Kubo. Looking for Liverpool transfer rumours? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for more rumours just like this.