Schlotterbeck – Jacquet – Tonali feature in Liverpool transfer news

Here is a roundup of the top Liverpool news, gossip and transfer latest from icfootballnews featuring the likes of Nico Schlotterbeck, Jeremy Jacquet and Sandro Tonali that you may have missed.

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has announced his future will be decided by the end of the current season, amid many reports that Liverpool are very much interested in a potential deal.

Virgil Van Dijk has been one of the main reasons why Liverpool have been so defensively good over the past few years, why they have won the Champions League and Premier League titles, and is a real leader in that back-line.

However – he has not looked like the dominant defender that can handle any striker this season, and the fact that he turns 35 later this year means that Liverpool are keeping a close eye out for his immediate replacement.

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was the number one target for LIVERPOOL, but Manchester City made the shock decision to offer money this transfer window, rather than wait until the end of the campaign, and get the England star for £30 million.

Now that he has signed for City, TEAMtalk are now reporting that Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck are being considered as alternatives.

And amid all the speculation and rumours, Schlotterbeck told Sky Sports Germany (via Liverpool.com): “I’ve set a personal deadline for myself. I won’t say when it is. Definitely before the summer, though.

“I feel comfortable here. It won’t be an easy decision. I’m a gut-feeling kind of guy. I’ll sit down with Dad and [brother] Keven and then make a decision. I don’t quite know right now how it’ll turn out.”

IcFootballnews Says..

There will be some big changes in Liverpool at the end of the season, some more players leaving, some new faces coming in, but improving that back-line should be the priority for Arne Slot.

Van Dijk is still the best defender at LIVERPOOL, probably has a few more seasons in him, so adding Schlotterbeck now to learn from the Dutchman and then take over could be a very good idea

TONALI WANTED

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool could pursue their long-standing interest in Sandro Tonali, who has been identified as someone that could leave Newcastle United this summer.

LIVERPOOL spent some crazy money in the last transfer window and many people expected Liverpool to be a force this season, but those signings have not really made the impact that Arne Slot would have liked.

The transfer window has been open for a few weeks now, and although it is not certain if the Reds will make any moves this month, there has been alot of speculation about players that could make the move in the future, and Tonali is a player linked with Merseyside.

It’s added that the Reds are expected to compete alongside Juventus for the midfielder, and Romano states that people close to the Italian anticipate a potential deal at the end of the season

Would Tonali join Liverpool?

The Italian international could be tempted by the prospect of joining one of the country’s biggest clubs. He has been linked with a move away from Newcastle in recent months. Clubs in Italy are also monitoring his situation.

However, Tonali has a contract with Newcastle until 2029, and they are under no pressure to sell him. Liverpool would have to pay a ridiculous amount of money to convince them. It remains to be seen whether the Reds are ready to break the bank for him.

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Tonali has really shown himself to be a quality midfielder that would improve that Liverpool side, he really is a brilliant Premier League player. But the fact that he has a massive contract, the Reds have a number of players like, him, he is not needed?

It would be a shock to see LIVERPOOL actually make a move for the man at the end of the season, especially as they have a number of players in that midfield area already under Arne Slot.

LIVERPOOL WANTS JACQUET

Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the race to sign the 20-year-old Jeremy Jacquet is ongoing, as the Reds are seeking to beat off Chelsea to the signing of the Rennes star.

CHELSEA have been linked with alot of players over the past few weeks, and some big names have been mentioned, but it seems that Jacquet is the clubs number one transfer target and the board have been working hard to secure a deal.

It has been claimed that the player has asked to join Chelsea, the club have come to an agreement over a deal for the defender and it was only a matter of time before an announcement was made by the clubs hierarchy.

However – in recent weeks the possible move has stalled because Chelsea seemingly do not want to meet the asking price that has been set by the French club, but that does not seem to be the end of the saga.

Romano said on his YouTube channel on Tuesday: “Chelsea remain absolutely in the conversation for this talented French defender (Jeremy Jacquet) because from Rennes, so it’s a big battle. Trust me, all these clubs are talking to the player’s camp and talking to Rennes to understand what they can do.

“But again, let’s see what happens in these days because LIVERPOOL are trying, because Chelsea are trying, and because Bayern are trying only for the summer. For Bayern, Jeremy is an opportunity because they want to replace Kim Min-jae, who could probably leave the club in the summer transfer window.

“So for Bayern, the opportunity to go for Jacquet is only for the summer. Chelsea and Liverpool would love to do the business now, but Rennes insist on selling the player eventually now for the summer, not for January.

So Chelsea, LIVERPOOL, and Bayern are all in the conversations with Rennes and with the player’s camp. So let’s see what’s going to happen there.”

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