West Ham United want James Collins return?

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce is said to be keen on bringing Aston Villa defender James Collins back to Upton Park.

The 28-year-old Wales international joined Villa from the Hammers in September 2009 for a fee of £5m.

Allardyce is in need of a new centre-back and wants to re-sign Collins for a price of £2m, according to The Sun.

Collins made 34 appearances for Villa last season, but his future is in doubt following the arrival of new manager Paul Lambert.