Premier League interest in Brentford centre back Nathan Collins has intensified this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur all credited with admiration by the Daily Mail. Collins has become one of the division\u2019s more talked-about defensive options after a difficult first appearance against Wolves was followed by a sustained run of improved performances.<\/p>\n
Former Bees boss Thomas Frank attributed the turnaround to Collins\u2019 concentration, and the Dane\u2019s managerial replacement, Keith Andrews, promoted the towering defender to club captain this summer. Brentford have already lost a number of players this window, which may complicate any potential transfer, but reports suggest interest in Collins is \u201csurging.\u201d<\/p>\n
The appeal is understandable. Collins completed his 71st Premier League appearance on Sunday, an experience tally that contrasts with some of the younger defensive options across the league. Liverpool have added Giovanni Leoni from Parma to their ranks this summer, giving Arne Slot more depth at the back, but the 18-year-old has only half a season of Serie A football in senior competition. Collins would bring a more established Premier League record and could be considered as an alternative if a move for Crystal Palace\u2019s Marc Gu\u00e9hi does not materialise.<\/p>\n
Manchester United have not yet made a senior defensive signing beyond their forward signings this summer, leaving Ruben Amorim with largely the same squad that produced the 11th-worst Premier League defence last season. Tottenham conceded 11 more league goals than United, though they have already added two young defenders, K\u014dta Takai and Luka Vu\u0161kovi\u0107, this window.<\/p>\n
Brentford\u2019s new manager expressed clear regard for his captain. \u201cHe\u2019s always been a natural leader,\u201d the new manager gushed after Collins was given the armband in August, \u201che\u2019s gained a lot of experience considering the age that he is, and he\u2019s developed his professionalism to a new level because he\u2019s been involved in this environment for a couple of years and has learnt from some great people.”,<\/p>\n
Clubs across the top flight will monitor Collins\u2019 situation as the transfer window progresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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