Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign £35m Bundesliga defender

Key Highlights

• That detail will not go unnoticed at Anfield, where attitude and ambition are often weighed as heavily as ability. Photo: IMAGOAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInterest in Collins is not isolated.
• Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford are all believed to have monitored him.
• A price in the region of €40m, approximately £35m, has been cited, with his contract running until 2030. Standout Performance in Frankfurt VictoryWhile the specific fixtures attended by Liverpool scouts have not been disclosed, Eintracht Frankfurt’s recent 2-0 win over SC Freiburg would have offered ample evidence of Collins’ quality. From deep, he surged forward to set up the opener, driving into space before delivering a precise pass to Fares Chaibi, who applied the finish.
• It was a moment that underlined his composure and technical assurance. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHis broader numbers from that match were equally impressive.
• He completed 67 of 72 passes, achieving 93 percent accuracy, delivered five accurate long balls from five attempts, won four duels, earned three free kicks, and contributed defensively with a tackle and a clearance.