Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 24-year-old Irish defender Nathan Collins from Brentford in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Nathan Collins is the subject of interest from Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool come forward with an offer to sign the 24-year-old this summer.
The Irishman has done quite well for the West London club, and he has a quality to thrive at a bigger club as well. Liverpool need to tighten up at the back, and they need more depth in the defensive unit. Collins is well established in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact at the Merseyside club.
The 24-year-old is an indispensable asset for Brentford, and it will be difficult for Liverpool to convince them to sell the player. The West London club paid £23 million for him, and it is fair to assume that Liverpool will have to pay a lot more in order to convince them to sell the player. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool follow up on their interest with an official approach.
Liverpool need defensive additions
The Reds have been very active in the transfer market so far, and they have improved the attacking unit. However, they need to improve the defensive unit as well. Joe Gomez has struggled with injuries, and Ibrahima Konate could leave the club as a free agent next summer amid his links with Real Madrid.
The Premier League champions have also sanctioned the departure of Jarell Quansah. It is clear that they need to bring in another central defender this summer. They have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi as well.
Both players have been excellent for their respective clubs in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that they have the quality to thrive at Liverpool as well. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Liverpool have spent a substantial amount of money this summer, and there is no doubt that they have the resources to get the deal across the line. However, convincing Brentford will be difficult.
The Reds have lost multiple key players this summer, and they have lost their former manager. Thomas Frank as well. Liverpool are going through a period of rebuilding, and they will not want to lose too many key members at once.