{"id":777463,"date":"2026-02-20T16:25:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/777463\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:25:14","slug":"liverpool-linked-with-56m-raid-to-sign-elite-germany-star-as-hughes-prepares-to-send-brilliant-klopp-signing-packing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/777463\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool linked with \u00a356m raid to sign elite Germany star as Hughes prepares to send brilliant Klopp signing packing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool have been named as a leading contender to sign Eintracht Frankfurt<\/a> star Nathaniel Brown this summer, and what that will mean for one of Jurgen Klopp\u2019s greatest ever signings at Anfield has come to light as a result.<\/p>\n

The Reds invested heavily in their squad last summer, splashing out some \u00a3440m (\u20ac505m, $600m) on a series of world-class stars designed to elevate Arne Slot\u2019s title-winning squad to the next level. However, with Liverpool<\/a> arguably making too many changes at once, and with their rhythm across the season badly affected as a result, there has been a number of performers in the Reds\u2019 first-team who have failed to live up to their reputations and star billings.<\/p>\n

One of those who did struggle initially, though has got better since, is Milos Kerkez<\/a>, who arrived in a \u00a340m deal from Bournemouth. Seen as the long-term replacement for Andy Robertson, Kerkez was brought to Anfield off the back of a brilliant two-year spell on the south coast, and with TEAMtalk exclusively breaking the news of Liverpool\u2019s plans to sign him way back in September 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now, with Scotland captain\u00a0Robertson<\/a> falling out of contract at the season\u2019s end, Liverpool are making plans for life after the 31-year-old and are now understood to be actively targeting several options to not just replace him, but to provide strong cover and competition for Kerkez in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

Assessing those plans,\u00a0BILD<\/a>\u00a0now reports that Liverpool are positioning themselves firmly in the mix to sign Germany international Brown this summer, amid claims Eintracht Frankfurt<\/a> are preparing for his sale and having placed a hefty \u20ac65m (\u00a356m, $76m) price on his head.<\/p>\n

Their report claims both Manchester City and Arsenal have also made checks on Brown, with our reporter Fraser Fletcher confirming City\u2019s interest in the 22-year-old way back in November<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our sources have since revealed that both Tottenham and Manchester United have also been monitoring his progress.<\/p>\n

However, according to BILD, it is Liverpool who are positioning themselves right at the front of the queue to sign the two-times capped Germany star and hope his friendship with Hugo Ekitike, who made the move from Frankfurt to Anfield last summer, will stand the Merseysiders in good stead.<\/p>\n

Game over for long-trusted Andy Robertson<\/p>\n

News that Liverpool are targeting another left-back signing will only confirm the worst-kept secret at Anfield: that Robertson will leave Merseyside after nine glorious seasons this summer.<\/p>\n

Signed for a bargain \u00a38m from Hull in July 2017, he is the club\u2019s longest-serving player after Joe Gomez, and having arrived at Anfield a matter of days before Mohamed Salah, who is also expected to leave this summer.<\/p>\n

Indeed, with Robertson coming within days of joining Tottenham Hotspur in the winter window \u2013 a \u00a35m deal to sell the 31-year-old to Spurs was agreed before the Reds pulled the plug after an injury to Gomez \u2013 he is now expected to quit Anfield as a free agent at the season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

Sources have confirmed that a move to Tottenham, this time on a free transfer, cannot be ruled out, while the player has long made clear his ambitions of joining Celtic, the club he supported as a boy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The fact that Robertson was in the Parkhead crowd on Thursday evening for their Europa League clash against VfB Stuttgart has only fuelled speculation that a move north of the border could be on the cards.<\/p>\n

Sources have also insisted that a move by Liverpool to extend his deal by a further year cannot be ruled out, especially if Liverpool offload Kostas Tsimikas and should the Merseysiders fail to land on a replacement.<\/p>\n

But either way, we understand a departure is the most likely outcome and the fact Liverpool are looking at Brown as a long-term option should come as no surprise.<\/p>\n

Latest Liverpool news: \u00a387m Salah replacement eyed; Alisson replacement talk<\/p>\n

Robertson isn\u2019t the only long-serving star the Reds could replace this summer, with Salah another widely expected to leave Anfield too, amid ongoing reports linking the player with a hugely-lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, four sources have now talked up the Reds moving to sign a \u00a387m-rated replacement<\/a> this summer and with a blockbuster summer raid on.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, speculation is also rising that another Anfield bedrock, Alisson, could also depart this summer.<\/p>\n

In light of that, a report on Friday suggested\u00a0Liverpool have identified a 6ft 4in Greek star as a new target to replace the Brazilian<\/a>, though the Reds will face competition from up to seven clubs for his signature.<\/p>\n

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