- Brentford ‘make enquiry about Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen’ as they consider the Newcastle target ‘as an alternative option to Nathan Collins
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Brentford have reportedly made an enquiry over the signing of Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.Thomas Frank is keen to strengthen his defensive options this season and have already seen a £21m bid rejected for Wolves centre back Nathan Collins.
Collins still tops their list as a potential defender they can build around for the future, but the Bees are also considering alternative options.
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The Athletic have reported that they have made an enquiry over Palace defender Joachim Anderson, who they value at around £20m.
However, they have been told by Palace that the Danish international is not for sale and that the Eagles would demand a higher fee if he was available.
- Brentford have made an enquiry about signing Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen
- Manager Thomas Frank is keen to strengthen his defensive options going into next season
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Andersen joined Crystal Palace in 2021 from Lyon for £17million after he impressed on loan with Fulham during the 2020-21 season.
He has continued to build a reputation as one of the best centre backs outside the Big Six clubs over his two season at Selhurst Park, where he still has three years remaining on a five-year contract.
Andersen started 32 games in the Premier League season, forming an impressive partnership alongside England international Marc Guehi.
Brentford’s search for a defender comes following Pontus Jansson’s exit to Malmo, and due to Krisstofer Ajer’s concerning injury record.
Since joining the Bees from Celtic in July 2021 for £13.5m, Ajer has played less than half of the club’s league matches in that time due to injuries.
- Brentford have already seen a £21m bid rejected for Wolves centre back Nathan Collins
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Newcastle have also made an enquiry over signing Anderson during the summer window
Their search for a defender is proving tough with Collins not viewed as a player who Wolves are eager to cash in on this summer.
They did sign a defender for the future in the form of South Korean Kim Ji-Soo from K League Two side Seongnam for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.
The 18-year-old centre-back will join the Bees B team set-up, and, subject to international clearance, will arrive at the west London club for the start of pre-season training on Thursday.
