How much Collins could cost Liverpool as Arne Slot eyes Brentford star
Liverpool have identified Nathan Collins as a viable defensive option this summer.
Arne Slot has assembled a squad which all other Premier League teams will be envious of. However, the Dutchman is not entirely satisfied yet.
He is determined to add another defender to his ranks, with Ibrahima Konate spending more time on the sidelines than on the pitch. As a result, Collins is a name that has surfaced in recent days.
However, whether he would be a good financial fit for the Reds remains to be seen.
Collins could cost Liverpool more than £6million in wages
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Brentford defender Collins, according to GiveMeSport on Monday (4 August).
It is understood that the Bees are unwilling to part with the Republic of Ireland international. However, the Reds have shown an ability to get things done during this window.
As a result, there will no doubt be an honest curiosity among fans about how much he could cost the club. According to Capology (5 August), Collins will earn an estimated base salary of £1,560,00 for the 2025/26 season.
| Player | Club | Contract Expiration | Weekly Wages | Yearly Wages |
| Nathan Collins | Brentford | 30 June 2029 | £30,000 | £1,560,000 |
Given that he has four years left on his contract with Brentford, the defender is set to make around £6.24million between now and 2029. Assuming that his wages remain the same if he arrives at Anfield, he will likely cost the Reds a similar amount in addition to any transfer costs.
This would make him the joint sixth-lowest earner among Liverpool’s senior players, alongside Jarell Quansah. But with new recruit Hugo Ekitike earning a mega £200,000 per week, Collins could look to aim a little higher.
Collins would be a good rotational option
While Collins is unlikely to start for Liverpool when everyone is fit, he could be a very strong rotational option for Slot.
He is highly regarded at Brentford for his physicality and efficiency in the air. The Irishman is willing to enter duels and put his body on the line for his team.
- 24 June 2021: Collins joins Burnley from Stoke City
- 12 July 2022: Collins signs with Wolves on a five-year contract
- 4 July 2023: Brentford sign Collins from Wolves for a club-record fee
However, he is also comfortable with the ball at his feet and when playing out from the back. This level of completeness is essential in the modern game and would make him an asset for the Reds.
Therefore, when faced with two world-class centre-backs ahead of him, Collins may have to settle for a peripheral role to begin with.
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