The 22-year-old full-back has taken his game to the next level in the last 18 months, and his performances have placed him on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in the world. According to a report from [BILD](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt-darum-verlangt-kroesche-fuer-brown-diese-mega-summe-6916f4646faefd60ce76205d#fromWall), Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are all keeping tabs on the German sensation ahead of a potential transfer.
Brown came up the ranks at FC Nuremberg and made a name for himself while playing for their first team in the German second division. Eintracht Frankfurt’s sporting director, Markus Krosche, spotted him and struck a deal for his services.
He managed to sign the young full-back for just €3 million plus bonuses at the start of 2024. He continued at his childhood club on loan, before making the move to Frankfurt in the following summer.
He has been doing wonders for them over the last 18 months. The 22-year-old has featured in [48 matches and has contributed towards 14 goals](https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/11/17/belgium-vs-liechtenstein-preview-and-prediction/). Not only has he established himself as one of their mainstays, but he has also managed to break into the German national team.
His exceptional performances, massive potential and versatility haven’t gone unnoticed. Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are all scouting the young defender ahead of a potential transfer.
All four clubs are constantly on the lookout for young players with massive potential, and the 22-year-old certainly fits the bill. But they will struggle to prise him away from Frankfurt.
The German club wants a significant fee to let go of one of their most valuable assets. Since Chelsea paid €65.3 million for Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella back in 2022, the Bundesliga outfit also want a similar figure for their defensive sensation.
Krosche on Brown’s future
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Krosche, who was instrumental in signing the young defender, recently spoke about him and his future during an interview with BILD.
> He said: “Yes! Because he has three exceptional abilities that you can’t learn,”
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> “He’s smart and tactically astute, has great technique, and is very fast. And all of that is necessary to have a great career ahead of him.”
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> “Now is the wrong time to think about who might leave us and when. They’re both young and should stay with us a while longer. Can has developed superbly compared to last year. It’s a shame he’s injured now. And Nene (Brown) is simply exceptional. He’s made outstanding progress, especially when it comes to defending at a high level. Just look at how he plays against top opponents in the Champions League.”
Brown’s departure looks certain
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Brown’s impressive performances in the Champions League helped him earn a spot in the German national team. Given the level he has shown in recent months, the 22-year-old looks increasingly close to securing a move to an even bigger club.
While his contract at Frankfurt runs until the summer of 2030, they may struggle to hold onto him for long. His departure seems almost inevitable; it’s not a question of if he leaves, but when.