Nathan Collins of Brentford and Thomas Frank interact following a Premier League match (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Thomas Frank decides to sign former player as Spurs enter three-way race

Originally posted on the Boy Hotspur | Last updated Aug 21, 2025 12:36 PM ET

Tottenham Hotspur have now decided to join the race for Nathan Collins from Brentford.

According to a report from CaughtOffside, contact is imminent from Tottenham, and it remains to be seen whether they follow up on their interest with an official proposal.

The 24-year-old has been quite impressive for Brentford, and he has recently been named as the captain of the club as well. He’s undoubtedly one of their best players, and Thomas Frank wants a reunion with the player.

Can Spurs convince Brentford?

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince Brentford to sell the player. Convincing Brentford to sell the player will be very difficult. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared to submit an attractive offer for the player.

They have already lost their manager and a few important players this summer. They will not want to weaken the squad any further. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Meanwhile, Tottenham are not alone in the chase, and they will face competition from Liverpool and Manchester United as well.

Tottenham could use Nathan Collins

Tottenham need more quality and depth in the defensive unit, and the 24-year-old will certainly help them improve. He is well settled in English football, and he could make an instant impact at Tottenham. The fact that Thomas Frank has worked with him will only be a bonus. Collins will be able to settle into his new club easily and adapt to the manager’s style of play quickly.

Tottenham have a talented squad, and they will be hoping to push for major trophies. They could use more depth on the side. Signing an experienced player from the Premier League would be ideal. Collins is at the peak of his career, but there is still room for improvement. Joining a big club could bring out the best in him. The opportunity to compete in the UEFA Champions League will be exciting.

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