EXCLUSIVE: Brentford line-up move for Wolves centre-back Nathan Collins with Julen Lopetegui’s side hoping to make a profit on the £20.5 million they paid for the Irish defender last summer
- Brentford wants Wolves defender Nathan Collins and values him at around £20 million
- Thomas Frank is trying to add Premier League experience to his squad
- But Wolves are hoping to capitalize on the £20.5 million they paid for Collins last summer
Brentford prepares a move for Wolves defender Nathan Collins.
Collins only joined Wolves for £20.5 million from Burnley last summer after the Midlands side fended off late interest from rival clubs, including Spurs, to sign him.
But he could move again after being targeted by Bees boss Thomas Frank, who hopes to bolster his defense with a Premier League-ready centre-back this summer.
Brentford values Ireland defender Collins at around £20m, but Wolves are hoping to make a profit on the money they’ve spent bringing the Ireland international to Molineux on every deal.
Brentford is targeting Wolves defender Nathan Collins, estimating him at around £20 million
Thomas Frank is looking to strengthen his squad after an impressive ninth-place finish in 2022/23
Wolves have been actively looking for certain players, but Collins was not one of them
While there are players in Julen Lopetegui’s squad, Wolves have been actively looking to be released this summer, Collins was not one of them and is well thought of at the club.
However, the 22-year-old has not been a regular Lopetegui under-manager so they would be open to allowing him to move on to raise funds.
Brentford have already completed two permanent transfers this summer and signed goalkeeper Mark Flek ahead of David Raya’s expected departure, with Spurs leading the hunt for the Spanish stopper.
Brentford has also made the move from Kevin Schade to a £22 million full-time move.