Liverpool lists four defensive targets to succeed Van Dijk

Liverpool has drawn up a four-name defensive shortlist to succeed captain Virgil van Dijk, whose contract expires in summer 2027.

• CaughtOffside reported that Liverpool has identified Nico Schlotterbeck, Murillo, Alessandro Bastoni and Jules Koundé as defensive targets.
• Van Dijk's contract with Liverpool ends in summer 2027, and the club plans to reinforce its defense next summer.
• Schlotterbeck's contract with Borussia Dortmund includes a release clause of 50–60 million euros.
• Liverpool fell to fifth place with 15 points after Sunday's 1–0 loss to Arsenal, nine points behind the league leaders.