Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck in recent weeks.

However, Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has now confirmed that Liverpool have no concrete interest in signing the German International defender, and Dortmund are hoping to tie the ‘top defender’ down to a new contract.

Meanwhile, German champions Bayern Munich are interested in securing his signature. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

It is no secret that Liverpool need a quality central defender, and the German would have been a useful acquisition. Ibrahima Konate could leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. The French International has not signed an extension with the Premier League champions, and Liverpool will have to find a quality replacement.

Schlotterbeck has proven himself in the Bundesliga, and there is no doubt that he has the qualities to do well in the Premier League. He could have been a quality addition. The player is at the peak of his career, and he could have made an instant impact at Liverpool.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can find a quality alternative to Konate if he decides to move on...