Nathaniel Brown
Arsenal appear to be positioning themselves at the front of several major talent transfers this summer. And it could pit them against Eintracht Frankfurt in more ways than one.
SportBILD report on Frankfurt today and how Arsenal are firmly in the picture when it comes to incomings and outgoings at the German club.
Arsenal join race for Kennet Eichhorn
The first clash could be for 16-year-old midfielder sensation Kennet Eichhorn, one of Germany’s most coveted emerging talents.
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche is still pushing hard to sign him, but competition is fierce, with Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Arsenal all circling.
Frankfurt can offer the clearest route to immediate first-team minutes, but are wary of the ‘mega competition’ from Arsenal and others.
The Gunners could offer a strong long-term development plan to the youngster, and have a recent, impressive history of blooding youngsters in the first team under Mikel Arteta.
€65m for Nathaniel Brown
Arsenal are also monitoring Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown. He is widely expected to leave the Bundesliga side this summer.
Eintracht want at least €65m for the 22-year-old, knowing that there is interest at the very top of European football.
Arsenal are keen, but there is also Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool in the picture. All of those clubs are said to have made enquiries about the defender.
Arsenal’s interest is nothing new either. A report in February made it clear the race was very much open for the left-back this summer.
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya also on Gunners list
Arsenal transfer target Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
Arsenal transfer target Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
Nathaniel Brown is not the only Frankfurt player on Arsenal’s list either. Another talent drawing attention is winger Jean‑Mattéo Bahoya. Arsenal, and several other English clubs, are tracking his situation.
Eintracht Frankfurt want around €40m for the 20-year-old, who has three goals and four assists in 24 Bundesliga games this season.
That value is expected to drop as the summer progresses, though. Transfermarkt currently rate him at €25m. He cost the German side €8m in 2024. So there’s a big profit to be made either way.
Arsenal positioning themselves
Arsenal, for now, appear to be positioning themselves and considering their options. But the focus is clearly on young talent they can develop for the future.
That’s leading them into direct conflict with Eintracht Frankfurt, whether it is to sign the German club’s players or get one they really want in Eichhorn.
Either way, the Gunners are clearly targeting the next wave of talent as they look to establish themselves at the top in Europe once again.
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