Liverpool face prospect of rejection by defender who favours Real Madrid move

Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcements has encountered an early complication, with reports suggesting that Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck would favour a move to Real Madrid should he decide to leave Germany.

According to BILD, the Spanish giants are considered the player’s preferred destination, despite strong interest from Anfield.

Schlotterbeck, 26, has been one of Dortmund’s most consistent performers in recent seasons.

His performances in the...