Burnley are reluctant to lose Nathan Collins this summer on the back of Ben Mee and James Tarkowski’s departures. Vincent Kompany has taken over at Turf Moor this week and is facing something of a defensive rebuild after Mee and Tarkowski opted to move on at the expiration of their contracts.
Collins is somebody that impressed in his first year with Burnley, making 19 appearances after sealing a £12m switch from Stoke City last summer.
However, the 21-year-old is on the radar of a number of Premier League clubs, according to talkSPORT, who report that Leeds United, Aston Villa and Wolves want to sign the Republic of Ireland international.
However, Lancashire Live note how there will be resistance at Turf Moor, as they write: “Nathan Collins has proved a more than able deputy and while he may also have suitors after an impressive debut campaign, he’s under a lengthy contract and it would take a sizeable offer for Burnley to consider parting with the Irishman.” Collins agreed a four-year deal with Burnley upon his arrival in Lancashire, which ties him down until the summer of 2025. The Verdict When it comes to Collins, it makes complete sense for Burnley to be stubborn.