برچسب: Collins

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool look set to go head-to-head in the race to sign Brentford defender Nathan Collins, according to reports from Caught Offside.

Spurs had a turbulent summer after parting ways with Ange Postecoglou despite his Europa League triumph. In came Thomas Frank, a familiar face to Collins, who previously coached him at Brentford. Expectations were high for new arrivals to strengthen the squad, but Tottenham’s summer business was limited. Permanent deals for Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons were the only headline moves, while Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso signed full-time after loans. Randal Kolo Muani and João Palhinha also arrived on temporary deals, but crucially, no defensive reinforcements came through the door.

That decision has left Spurs exposed at the back, and Collins is now firmly on their radar for January. At 24, the Irishman has already established himself as a leader at Brentford. With four years still left on his contract, the Bees are expected to demand at least £43m – and they won’t be keen to lose him midway through the campaign.

Liverpool Also in the Mix

Tottenham aren’t alone in their pursuit. Liverpool are also weighing up a move for Collins after a frustrating summer window. The Reds allowed Jarell Quansah to depart and wanted to bring in two centre-backs, securing Giovanni Leoni from Parma but failing in a late bid for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.

Arne Slot is now left with Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Joe Gomez, and Leoni. But Konaté’s injury against Arsenal, Gomez’s inconsistent fitness, and Leoni’s inexperience mean depth is a real concern. Collins, proven in the Premier League, ticks a lot of boxes for Liverpool’s needs.

With Manchester United also monitoring the situation, Collins could become one of the most sought-after defenders in the January window. Whether Brentford are willing to part ways with their defensive cornerstone mid-season remains the biggest question.