Everton, Crystal Palace and Stoke City reportedly believe they can land the West Ham United man for £2 million.
Collins is in the final year of his West Ham deal and it is claimed the interested parties believe they can get him for as little as £2 million this summer.
West Ham United’s James Collins
Everton boss Ronald Koeman has admitted he is on the lookout for one more centre-back, after losing Ramiro Funes Mori for up to nine months, while Crystal Palace and Stoke are also said to have stepped up their pursuit of new additions in the Welshman’s position, despite adding Jairo Riedewald and Kurt Zouma respectively within the past week.
Collins, who turns 34 next month, started 22 of West Ham’s 38 league matches last season, although The Sun reports that Hammers boss Slaven Bilic will allow him to leave if a new deal cannot be agreed.
The Cardiff City product plays alongside Everton’s Ashley Williams at international level and was managed by Stoke boss Mark Hughes during his time in charge of the Dragons.
Crystal Palace were linked with a move for Collins earlier this year, but have since appointed Frank de Boer as manager.
Should Everton / Crystal Palace / Stoke City move for the West Ham United player?
West Ham United’s James Collins
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