Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown.
According to a report from Fichajes, the 22-year-old is valued at €60m (£52m) and Arsenal are hoping to complete the deal in the near future. They will face competition from clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City. It remains to be seen whether they will present a formal offer to complete the deal.
The 22-year-old left-back has shown his qualities in Germany, and there is no doubt that he has the technical qualities to succeed in the Premier League as well. However, the move to Arsenal might not make much sense.
The Gunners already have Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori capable of operating in that role. Instead, they should look to invest in other areas of their team. Even though Brown outperformed both players last season, Arsenal are unlikely to replace them immediately.
Brown could be a solid addition
Brown is capable of operating as a wide player and a winger. He has one goal and two assists to his name this season.
Brown is hoping to play regularly and Arsenal may not be able to give him that opportunity. The ideal would be for him to join a club where he will be a guaranteed starter. The 22-year-old is a formidable talent with a bright future and he will be looking to join a competitive team. He will be able to fight for major trophies.
Brown has been linked with Tottenham in the past.
Do Arsenal need Nathaniel Brown?
The listed asking price is quite high, and it remains to be seen whether any club is willing to come forward with an offer to complete the deal. Arsenal are keeping tabs on his situation, but it would be quite surprising if they decided to spend £52m on a player who may not be a regular starter for them.
At Manchester City, he should compete with Rayan Ait-Nouri. Ideally, the 22-year-old would join a club like Real Madrid, where he will likely have more opportunities.
