Leeds United and Everton target Frank Lampard’s preferred player from Coventry City, with Brentford showing interest as well.

Premier League trio Brentford, Everton and Leeds are reportedly monitoring Coventry City's Bobby Thomas.

Coventry City is reportedly facing a challenge to retain their star defender Bobby Thomas amid interest from Brentford, Everton, and Leeds United.

According to The Sun, the 22-year-old centre-back is attracting attention from top-flight clubs, making it a tough job for Sky Blues head coach Frank Lampard to maintain his squad.

Coventry currently sit atop the Championship table, benefiting from their attacking prowess, while their strong defense often goes unnoticed.

Thomas has built a solid partnership with Liam Kitching, contributing to one of the league’s best defensive units.

Since his arrival at Coventry in the summer of 2023 for £2 million from Burnley, Thomas has been a consistent presence on the pitch and is now eyeing Premier League football for the next season, whether with his current team or elsewhere.

Coventry City faces a battle to retain Bobby Thomas amidst Premier League interest

Brentford has shown the most interest in Thomas, recognized for acquiring promising talents at reasonable prices before selling them for a significant profit, with players like Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, and Ivan Toney being prime examples.

If the former Burnley player joins the Bees, he would face competition from Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Kristoffer Ajer, and Ethan Pinnock for a starting position. For consistent game time, remaining with Coventry might be the better option.

Both Everton and Leeds have also reportedly scouted Thomas, though both clubs would present similar hurdles in securing a guaranteed spot in their respective line-ups.

As a player indicative of Premier League quality, this season likely marks Thomas's final year in the Championship, with a summer move becoming increasingly likely if promotion isn’t achieved with Coventry.

Bobby Thomas will be pivotal to Frank Lampard's and Coventry City's Premier League ambitions this season

Coventry has established a consistent lineup under Lampard's management, and with the January transfer window approaching, the former Chelsea and England star will aim to keep that stability intact.

Carl Rushworth, Milan van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, and Jay Dasilva have frequently formed the backline, boasting the second-best defensive record in the league, which Lampard must protect.

Thomas has been vital in Coventry's success this season, emerging as a standout defender, which explains his links to Premier League clubs.

Sheffield United previously had an £8 million offer for Thomas rejected in the summer, with Coventry now valuing him significantly higher.

If Coventry earns promotion this season, Thomas will be critical to that success, and the club must strive to retain him beyond the January window.