Neven Subotic (Dortmund)

Liverpool in talks with Borussia Dortmund over Neven Subotic loan as Reds face injury crisis

The Reds have no fit centre-backs on their books ahead of Friday's FA Cup third round clash at Exeter and are looking to add a player on loan

Jürgen Klopp is talking to former club Dortmund about centre-half Neven Subotic as he bids to shore up Liverpool’s injury stricken defence.

The Anfield boss hopes to bring in an experienced centre half on loan before Friday's FA Cup game at Exeter to cover an crisis that sees them with NO fit centre halves at the club.

Reds defender Tiago Ilori’s 12 month loan has been cancelled by Aston Villa and he could go into the squad for Friday’s FA Cup visit to Exeter, but Liverpool still want an experienced addition in defence.

Talks are continuing over Subotic, who Klopp took to Dortmund from Mainz, but negotiations are stuck, and the Reds have also been in discussion with Inter about the possible loan of Italy international Andrea Ranocchia.

Liverpool have tried to negotiate a deal to bring Joel Matip to the club in January, instead of waiting until the summer to sign him on a free transfer at the end of his current contract.

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Clicked on this been as I have the man flu thought it was a new antibiotic ..

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Subotic is a great CB but he too has injury issues. He'll fit right in!

Slower than Kyrgiakos, next

If he's half as good in the air as Kyrgiakos then I'll welcome him. He was a beast in the air.

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Are you actually suggesting you'll pass up the chance to sign Subotic if he becomes available?!

Was a coveted cb last I heard, why would Dortmund entertain a loan offer?

Was a coveted cb last I heard, why would Dortmund entertain a loan offer?

He's not getting game time this season and he's too good to be sitting on the bench.

This signing is a no brainer.

https://twitter.com/msmith850/status/685144835205017600

I feel we could sign permanent this month, and I would fear for Skrtle then. I feel that Klopp doesn't rate him as highly as previous managers have.

I think to have 4 solid CB's fighting for the 2 spots would be a really good thing.

Considering our defenders and goalkeepers fear crosses more than Dracula, we could do with a defender who could, you know, actually defend a cross.

Considering our defenders and goalkeepers fear crosses more than Dracula, we could do with a defender who could, you know, actually defend a cross.

Every time we have to defend a set piece or cross i get worried.

Not sure of the stats but it seems like most of the goals we have conceded this season are off of crosses or set pieces. We just do not defend them well. I don't see too many people getting past our back 4 in the middle of the pitch, they just get beat in the air.

Subotic is a great CB but he too has injury issues. He'll fit right in!

Amongst all the other "great" centre backs?