"Tottenham boss Thomas Frank could be lining up a reunion with a familiar face in his team's bid to shore up the heart of defense. Frank, the newly appointed Spurs manager, is pushing to bring Nathan Collins from Brentford in January, according to TBR Football. The Irish centre-back, who thrived under Frank's leadership at Brentford, has resurfaced as a top target as Tottenham seek to reinforce their defensive options. But with Brentford putting up resistance, the potential deal promises to be a complicated transfer saga."
"Despite interest, Brentford appear unwilling to entertain a sale in the January window. The club sees Collins as indispensable, especially after already losing key players over the summer. Even if Spurs press on, several obstacles loom. Collins is under contract until June 2029 (with an option for extension), meaning Brentford hold strong bargaining power. Furthermore, Tottenham must persuade Collins himself, considering he already has leadership stature in Brentford, including being club captain. Frank sees Collins as a trusted and proven component who fits his blue"
Thomas Frank, newly appointed Tottenham manager, is targeting Nathan Collins from Brentford in the January transfer window. Collins flourished under Frank at Brentford and became a regular starter in Frank's tactical system. Tottenham view Collins as a candidate to add depth and provide a long-term partner for Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven amid injuries and inconsistencies. Spurs have allocated a substantial January budget and face competition from Liverpool for the 24-year-old. Brentford are reluctant to sell, with Collins contracted until June 2029 and serving as club captain, giving Brentford strong bargaining power and complicating any transfer.
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