Manchester City and Arsenal are targeting Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown

Eintracht Frankfurt’s rookie full-back, Nathaniel Brown, has become on the radar of Europe’s elite, with Bild Report strong interest from Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City after a series of outstanding performances this season.

The 22-year-old has also been linked with Milan, showing how quickly his stock has risen.

Transfer market insider Florian Plettenberg adds that Frankfurt are fully aware of the growing interest and are expected to insist on offers worth at least €60m before considering a sale.

With January just around the corner and summer already upon us, Brown appears poised to become one of the most coveted defensive targets on the market.

Nathaniel Brown has impressed the top clubs

Conveniently nesting on the outside or nesting in half-spaces, Brown offers construction versatility and an outlet in transition.

This diversity explains why there are three clubs with very different styles.

Arsenal under Mikel Arteta prize full-backs who shift into midfield and help control central areas, and Brown’s comfort in receiving half-turns and moving the play vertically would suit Arsenal’s style of play.

Meanwhile, Manchester City often use full-backs as utility midfielders or touchline players depending on the opposition, Brown can offer that and that is something Pep Guardiola is looking for in the market.

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Man City and Arsenal were involved in a four-way battle for Brown

Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City and AC Milan all see a modern two-way left-back who can elevate their systems, while Eintracht Frankfurt are only willing to fetch €60m or more.

Whether a deal is reached in January or waits until the summer will depend on the clubs interested and the player’s future plans.

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