Tottenham have intensified their efforts to sign Brentford captain Nathan Collins, according to Caught Offside. The report states: \u201cCollins is now attracting interest from Tottenham, Liverpool and Man United, and Spurs are now upping their efforts to lure the Republic of Ireland international to north London.\u201d<\/p>\n
Collins remains under contract with Brentford until 2029, which leaves the Bees in a strong negotiating position. Brentford have endured an unsettled summer, with Thomas Frank departing to take charge of Tottenham, Bryan Mbeumo joining Manchester United and Christian Norgaard completing a move to Arsenal. That sequence has made the prospect of losing their captain a significant concern for Brentford.<\/p>\n
For Tottenham, Collins offers leadership, aerial strength and composure on the ball, qualities the club see as suited to Thomas Frank\u2019s system. Spurs view him as a reinforcement who could provide longer term stability to a defensive unit that will face increased demands with return to European competition.<\/p>\n
Liverpool and Manchester United are both named as interested parties. Liverpool are said to be assessing defensive options and have generated funds this summer through the sales of Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Caoimhin Kelleher. Some sources have suggested Marc Guehi is a stronger priority for the Reds, but Collins remains admired.<\/p>\n
Manchester United are also in the market for defensive reinforcements, though their ability to make a serious bid may depend on sales. That constraint could leave United behind Tottenham and Liverpool in the chase.<\/p>\n
Spurs are closing in on Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, and combining that move with the addition of Collins alongside signings such as Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso would materially strengthen multiple areas of the squad. Contacts between Tottenham and Brentford are expected soon, with Frank keen to reunite with a former player as part of a wider transfer plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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