CaughtOffside reported that Brentford captain Collins attracted the attention of several top English clubs in the summer transfer window.
With the transfer window officially closed, the Irish international is still on the team, but speculation about his future continues to ferment. Collins, 24, performed well on the Brentford defensive line with mature defensive abilities and leadership. The importance of Collins to Brentford is self-evident. Since he became the captain, he has become the core figure on and off the court, not only setting standards for his teammates, but also continuing to contribute stable performance in the Premier League.
His long-term contract with the Bee to 2029 proves his long-term commitment, which significantly strengthens Brentford's negotiating status and ensures that any potential buyer must pay a high premium to take the defensive leader away.
Sources close to the broker industry revealed to CaughtOffside that Tottenham is widely regarded as the most serious contender in the Collins battle. Tottenham coach Thomas Frank, who worked with Collins at Brentford, is eager to reunite with his beloved player.
Given that Tottenham is seeking a dominant and tactical central defender to lead the defense, Collins is fully in line. The prospect of bringing the Premier League-proven leader into the roster is pushing Tottenham to make substantial progress in the January transfer window.
Liverpool also showed interest, but their attitude was more cautious. Collins is on the list of signings for the Reds’ defense, but Anfield senior executives have not yet made a formal offer. Manchester United is also expected to closely monitor developments and are considering a long-term strengthening of the defense line.
Any offer of about €50 million could lead to serious consideration by Rentford, but the agency was a major challenge when leaving the team in the middle of the season, especially considering that the club's goal is to maintain stable results after losing several key players this summer.