Barcelona defensive target decides against contract renewal

Barcelona will be on high alert, after one of their defensive targets for next summer became that much more feasible as an option. Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck could be available for an affordable price next summer.

The Blaugrana have made centre-back one of their priorities for next summer after seeing the impact of Inigo Martinez’s absence on their backline. The club are keen to bring in a left-footed option to partner with Pau Cubarsi, who has looked less assured on the left side than the right.

Schlotterbeck to turn down Borussia Dortmund renewal

Schlotterbeck now looks like he could be an option for Barcelona, following reports from German paper BILD. MD have carried the…