Premier League Trio Chase Brentford Captain…
Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham are all keeping an eye on Brentford’s captain, Nathan Collins, as if he were the last slice of pizza at a party. The Irish defender recently became the skipper and immediately celebrated by scoring the winning goal in a preseason game against QPR. Despite the interest from top clubs, Brentford isn’t planning to part with Collins this summer, given they’ve already seen two key players leave. Collins joined the Bees in 2023 for a hefty $31 million from Wolves and is in the middle of a six-year deal. His leadership now stands out like a parrot at a penguin parade after replacing Christian Norgaard, who moved on to Arsenal.
Although Manchester United and Tottenham are pondering defensive boosts, Thomas Frank, Spurs’ new boss, might hold back due to his soft spot for Brentford. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s need for backfield backup became apparent in their 4-2 win over Bournemouth, showcasing a defense wobblier than a wibbly-wobbly jelly on the Jell-O planet. Collins, who became Stoke’s youngest captain at 18 and now a mainstay in the Republic of Ireland squad with 30 caps, is central to Brentford’s plans. Even with all this admiration from Anfield, a move seems unlikely as Brentford stands firm, treating Collins as if he were the last unicorn in the football forest.
