This could be another Irish record transfer fee and a chance to kickstart his club career.
Ireland centre half Nathan Collins could be on the move for the second summer transfer window in succession, following a disappointing spell under new Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui.
The 22-year-old started just half of Wolves Premier League games and saw game time severely limited following his side’s tactical switch to a back four after the departure of former boss Bruno Lage.
Now, it appears that another Premier League side are set to offer Collins a top-flight lifeline, with Thomas Frank’s Brentford reportedly keen, according to the Daily Mail.
Wolves signed the promising defender from Burnley last summer following the Clarets relegation to the Championship for a fee of £20.5 million.
Collins has seen his game time limited under new Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui. (Credit: Getty Images)The midlands club are believed to want a fee in excess of this to let the young Irishman leave, however, Brentford apparently value Collins at around £20 million.
Brentford enjoyed a tremendous season in the league last year, finishing in a record high position of ninth and just two points off the European places in seventh.
Now, manager Thomas Frank has set his sights on adding Premier League proven players to gain the necessary depth required to push on and claim one of those seven coveted European spots.
Whilst having not featured regularly under Lopetegui, Collins is highly thought of at Molineux and the club would be reluctant to part ways with the Kildare man.
Although, with Brentford on the brink of receiving a possible club-record fee for goalkeeper David Raya from Tottenham, the London club are thought to have the funds necessary to test Wolves’ resolve.
Collins is currently away in Greece on international duty with Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side, with the Boys in Green set to take on Gus Poyet’s side in the European Championship qualifiers on Friday, before a home fixture against minnows Gibraltar on Monday.
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