Liverpool are among a host of Premier League clubs showing interest in a summer move for Brentford defender Nathan Collins, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed
Liverpool Eyeing Nathan Collins as Defensive Reinforcements Begin to Take Shape
Liverpool’s summer transfer charge is in full swing — and it looks like the Reds are turning their attention to Brentford’s standout defender Nathan Collins.
Alongside Arsenal and Spurs, Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on the “exceptional” Irish international, who just wrapped up a stellar season under Thomas Frank. Collins played every single minute of Brentford’s Premier League campaign, helping them secure a respectable 10th-place finish.
But with Frank now off to manage Tottenham and winger Bryan Mbeumo tipped for a big move to Man United, Brentford could be bracing for a major summer exodus — and Collins might be next out the door.
A Big Fee Expected
Brentford aren’t letting him go on the cheap. They paid £23m to bring him in from Wolves last summer, and after his best season yet, they’re expected to demand a significant fee. Collins is under contract until 2029, making him one of the club’s most valuable assets.
Why Liverpool Want Collins
After missing out on Dean Huijsen and with uncertainty around Ibrahima Konaté — whose deal expires in just over a year — Liverpool are expected to re-enter the centre-back market. Collins, at just 24, fits the profile: Premier League proven, durable, and still developing.
And Liverpool aren’t stopping there.
• ✅ Jeremie Frimpong is already confirmed as the first major summer signing.
• 🔜 Florian Wirtz, his former Bayer Leverkusen teammate, is expected to follow, with a £116m deal already agreed.
• ⚠️ Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth is also on the radar, with personal terms reportedly settled.
If all goes to plan, Arne Slot’s Liverpool could be adding serious depth and youth across the pitch — and Collins might just be the next piece of the puzzle.