FC Bayern are pressing ahead with the signing of Nathaniel Brown. The Munich club are said to have already reached an agreement in principle with the player. However, the transfer could be more complicated than initially thought. Several top European clubs are apparently keeping a close eye on the Frankfurt defender’s situation
Nathaniel Brown is currently one of FC Bayern’s most important transfer targets. The 22-year-old from Eintracht Frankfurt is expected to strengthen Munich’s left side and is highly regarded by Vincent Kompany in particular
The Bayern coach sees Brown as an ideal player for his style of play, with his speed, dynamism and versatility in particular making him a good signing. The left-footer can be deployed both as a classic full-back and in more attacking roles on the left, giving him exactly the flexibility that Kompany values in his squad.
Talks with the player’s agent have also apparently been successful, with consistent reports suggesting that an agreement in principle has already been reached between the German record champions and the player
However, Bayern must now reach an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt
Frankfurt is pushing for a quick decision
The Hessians are said to be demanding a total package of around 60 million euros for Brown. Bayern are already aware of Frankfurt’s demands and, according to information from the club’s own ranks, sporting director Max Eberl has already discussed the matter with Eintracht sporting director Markus Krösche
Frankfurt would not stand in the way of a transfer in principle, but at the same time those responsible would like to clarify matters as quickly as possible
The reason is obvious: Eintracht itself is planning further activities on the transfer market and needs the corresponding income to do so. After missing out on the European Cup, the Hessians want to realign their squad at an early stage and need financial planning security
For this reason, the pressure on FC Bayern to make a decision as soon as possible is also growing
Top clubs on the lookout
In addition to Frankfurt’s interests, there is apparently another factor that speaks for haste. As transfer insider Christian Falk reports, Brown is now being watched by several top European clubs
Arsenal FC’s interest has been known for some time and the Gunners are said to be following the German international closely and analyzing his development in detail
According to Falk, Real Madrid and Manchester City have also expressed their interest
The Whites in particular are facing a major shake-up in the summer, with several changes to the squad considered likely, which is why those responsible in Madrid are examining various options for the defense
Manchester City could also become a serious contender, with Enzo Maresca about to be officially unveiled as the new head coach. According to reports, the Italian is a big supporter of Brown and sees his profile as a great fit for his playing style
Despite this high-profile competition, FC Bayern currently remain in a comfortable position. Munich are still the clear favourites to sign him, and Brown is also reportedly keen to move exclusively to Munich
However, this advantage could diminish if negotiations drag on over a longer period of time, which is why those in charge at Säbener Straße will be keen to bring the talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to a successful conclusion as soon as possible and get one of their most important desired transfers under wraps.