Liverpool are stepping up plans for a defensive rebuild and are monitoring centre-back targets including Nico Schlotterbeck and Murillo. The move is part of the club's long-term strategy, while the futures of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are uncertain.
Leading names under consideration
According to CaughtOffside, Schlotterbeck and Murillo are among Liverpool's leading defensive targets. CaughtOffside also said Barcelona's Jules Koundé and Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni are options Liverpool are considering.
Liverpool's current position
According to CaughtOffside, no official offer has been made for Schlotterbeck or Murillo. CaughtOffside said Liverpool are monitoring Murillo and Schlotterbeck, analysing their performances and assessing the conditions for a future deal.
Contract situations
Schlotterbeck signed a new contract earlier this year, and his Dortmund deal runs until 2031.
TEAMtalk reported that Nottingham Forest want £70-80m for Murillo. According to CaughtOffside, Nottingham Forest feel no financial pressure to sell Murillo. According to CaughtOffside, Murillo's contractual position may force Liverpool into an extremely high offer to convince Nottingham Forest to sell him.
Van Dijk extension claim
TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool are ready to offer Van Dijk a one-year contract extension.
