Liverpool one step closer to dream transfer

There is still one missing piece for Liverpool in the centre-back department and the Reds are now closer to getting him.

Even after securing the signing of Jeremy Jacquet, Liverpool’s need for another centre-back remains an utmost priority because of the uncertainty around the club's current options.

Apart from Giovanni Leoni, who is on a long-term deal, the rest of the club's current players have expiring deals either in 2026 or 2027.

The most immediate concern is Ibrahima Konate, whose deal is approaching its expiry at the end of the season.

But there is also a high likelihood that Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk will also depart Liverpool come the expiry of their deals in 2027.

So, more defenders are needed and the Reds have gotten a step closer to signing one this summer.

An interesting centre-back in football as the moment is the German international Nnamdi Collins.

He is currently the star of Eintracht Frankfurt and can play both as a centre-back and as a right-back. Recently, he also made his debut for the German senior national team and he's still only 21-years-old.

Altogether, he is a sensational talent and someone who could reach the very top of the game.

As per Get Football News Germany, Collins was speaking about his role model and has revealed that his favourite player is Liverpool's very own Van Dijk back in November of last year.

“I was rooting for Liverpool in the draw," Collins said.

"Van Dijk is, in my opinion, the best central defender in the world. I can learn everything from him: his heading ability and timing, his calmness and physical presence, his aura.”

Collins was also asked about some players who left the German side over the last 12 months, including Hugo Ekitike and Omar Marmoush and added that he would like to 'especially' play for Liverpool.

“I’m incredibly happy in Frankfurt, but I also think the Premier League is great, especially Liverpool FC. You should always set high goals; that’s why we all started playing football," Collins said.

If that's not a come and get me plea, then nothing is.

And a report from Sky Sports has now claimed that Collins is a target for Liverpool and he is looking to move this summer. So much so that he's even changed agencies in order to make the deal happen.

The fact that he is a target and he's actively looking to move takes him a step closer to achieving his dream of playing for the Reds. Whether the move happens remains to be seen. But it's one to watch.

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