Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Braun.
The 22-year-old is worth €60m (about £52m) and Arsenal are hoping to finalize a deal in the near future, according to a report from Fichajes. They will face competition from clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City. It remains to be seen whether they will make a formal offer to sign the contract.
The 22-year-old left-back has proven his quality in Germany and there is no doubt that he has the technical attributes to excel in the Premier League. However, a move to Arsenal may not make much sense.
The Gunners already have Miles Lewis-Skelly and Ricardo Calafioli who can fill that role. They should instead look to invest in other areas of the team. Brown outperformed both players last season, but Arsenal are unlikely to replace them anytime soon.
Brown could be a solid addition.
Brown can play as a wide player or as a wing-back. He has one goal and two assists this season.
Brown will want to play regularly, but Arsenal may not be able to offer him that opportunity. Ideally, he would join a club where he is guaranteed to be a starter. The 22-year-old is a great talent with a bright future and will be looking to join a competitive team. He will be able to fight for big trophies.
Does Arsenal need Nathaniel Brown?
The reported asking price is quite high, and it remains to be seen whether any clubs will make an offer to finalize the contract. Arsenal are monitoring his situation closely, 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 will have to compete with Rayan Eyt Nouri. At 22 years old, it would be ideal for him to join a club like Real Madrid, where he is likely to get more opportunities.