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Liverpool are reportedly monitoring a Bundesliga defender as Andoni Iraola prepares to strengthen his squad ahead of the January transfer window.
The Spaniard was appointed on June 4 on a two-year contract following Arne Slot’s departure at the end of May. Although the Reds have made an encouraging start under their new manager, recent results have exposed areas that may require attention.
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal on November 1 without registering a shot on target before losing 3-2 to Fenerbahce on Wednesday, ending their perfect start to the Champions League campaign.
Defensive reinforcements could be a priority for returning sporting director Julian Ward, particularly with Virgil van Dijk entering the final year of his contract next summer and Joe Gomez also approaching the end of his current deal.
The Reds have already been linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck and Nottingham Forest’s Murillo, but another Bundesliga defender has now emerged as a potential target.
According to Fussball News, Liverpool are among several Premier League clubs monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins, with Chelsea and Manchester United also tracking the 22-year-old.
Scouts have reportedly watched the Germany Under-21 international in action for both club and country, including during the recent match against Georgia. However, the interested clubs remain at the scouting stage, with no formal talks having taken place.
Collins, who can operate at both centre-back and right-back, could be an attractive option for Liverpool as they assess their defensive options.
The Merseyside club may also have an advantage in the pursuit of the defender.
Speaking to Kicker in September 2025, Collins described the Premier League as a great competition and singled out Liverpool as a club he particularly admires. He also named Van Dijk as his favourite player.
However, a January move appears unlikely. Collins joined Frankfurt from Borussia Dortmund in August 2023 and signed a contract extension in December 2024, keeping him at the club until June 2030.
Fussball News reports that Frankfurt have no plans to sell him in January and value the defender at around €35m.
Previous reports from Sky Germany, meanwhile, have suggested that his asking price could be closer to €40m.
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