'Won't take much longer': £30m Liverpool target confirms talks as he prepares to announce transfer decision

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The errors are beginning to pile up… Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Schlotterbeck denies claims he’s staying at DortmundAs Liverpool‘s 4-0 defeat against Manchester City on Saturday proved once again, the Reds could really do with some fresh defenders next season.If Ibrahima Konate does end up departing, there have been reports that Liverpool see Schlotterbeck as an able replacement. An extension would clearly put an end to that, but when asked about the negotiations with Dortmund by Sky Germany, the 26-year-old said he wants to be as transparent as possible for the club’s fans.“I wanted to defend myself.

I didn’t want to have a go at the BVB fans,” he said. “I spoke with the club this week.

I wanted to hear [Dortmund sporting director] Ole’s point of view and how he approaches things.”Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Fabrizio Romano digs deeper into Liverpool’s interest in Yan Diomande and chances of summer sale“I had a good conversation with Lars Ricken and with Ole Book. I’ve said it all along: of course I can imagine staying.