Liverpool have reportedly contacted the representatives of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as they explore options to strengthen their central midfield. However, the interest remains at an early stage, with the club not preparing an offer for the German international.

Sky Germany reports that AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara and AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott are higher on the club’s shortlist.

Dortmund have no immediate reason to worry about losing Nmecha, according to the report. Liverpool have made contact with his camp, but there is no sign of a concrete move at this stage.

Where Nmecha Sits on Liverpool’s Midfield List

Sky transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg said Liverpool and Nmecha’s camp have been in touch, but the club did not appear to step up their efforts afterwards. The report identifies Camara and Scott as the leading candidates to strengthen Liverpool's central midfield.

Liverpool's midfield options changed in August when Curtis Jones joined Inter Milan in a deal worth £30 million. Andoni Iraola had taken charge at Anfield in June, and Liverpool did not add a specialist central midfielder before the summer window closed.

Nmecha has made 123 appearances for Dortmund, scoring 15 goals and providing eight assists. He joined the German club from Wolfsburg in 2023 and is under contract until 2030.

Felix Nmecha’s Dortmund Contract and Transfer Outlook

Dortmund have previously made clear that they would be reluctant to sell Nmecha. Sporting director Ole Book addressed the midfielder's future in August, when reports linked him with a possible move to the Premier League.

“I would consider a transfer extremely unlikely,” Book told Ruhr Nachrichten, in comments reported by beIN SPORTS.

Book added that only an astronomical offer would make a departure conceivable. Dortmund extended Nmecha’s contract on 11 March, tying him to the club until 30 June 2030.

He has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in 108 appearances for Dortmund as of that date, since joining from Wolfsburg in 2023 for a reported €30m. He turned 26 in October. With a long contract in place and Dortmund under no pressure to sell, any move would need a major fee.

Liverpool’s focus for now appears to be elsewhere, and January is the next opportunity for them to strengthen midfield.