Tottenham Hotspur are targeting a surprise summer transfer move for Brentford captain Nathan Collins, according to reports from MailOnline journalist Mike Keegan. Collins, a 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international defender, has attracted interest not only from Tottenham but also from Manchester United and Liverpool, creating a competitive Premier League transfer race as the summer window approaches its deadline on September 1.

Collins joined Brentford from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023 for a £23 million fee and has since made 78 appearances for the club. He is highly valued at Brentford, where he has been earmarked for a leading role by new head coach Keith Andrews following the departure of former captain Christian Nørgaard. Collins’ contract runs until June 2029, making the club reluctant to sanction his sale despite the significant interest from top clubs.

Liverpool have shown particular keen interest in Collins as they seek to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the window closure. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Tottenham are also looking to bolster their backlines, positioning Collins as a prime target among Premier League center-backs this summer.

Despite this strong interest, Brentford's resistance to letting Collins leave easily could pose a challenge for the bidding clubs. The Bees are intent on retaining their key defensive player, especially given his importance under the current management setup.

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The transfer pursuit of Nathan Collins highlights the increasing competition for talented domestic defenders in the Premier League, with Tottenham aiming to provide a defensive boost through this unexpected target, rather than pursuing other publicized players like Eberechi Eze or Savinho.

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