{"id":1443825,"date":"2026-04-16T16:18:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1443825"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:41:09","slug":"tactical-analysis-nathaniel-brown-arsenal-man-city","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-nathaniel-brown-arsenal-man-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Nathaniel Brown analysis: Why Arsenal and Man City are targeting \u00a355m Eintracht Frankfurt star this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s a truly staggering sum.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown was blunt when quizzed on rumours of a potential switch to Arsenal or Manchester City. Brown has been linked with a \u00a355m summer transfer to one of the Premier League title contenders. That fee alone would make him one of the most expensive defenders of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-joao-cancelo-comparisons\" data-level=\"2\">Joao Cancelo comparisons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-are-arsenal-interested\" data-level=\"2\">Why are Arsenal interested?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-press-resistance-a-desirable-trait-for-city\" data-level=\"2\">Press resistance a desirable trait for City<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-hard-working-full-back\" data-level=\"2\">Hard working full-back<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown is aware of reports suggesting he could depart for either the Gunners or the Cityzens this year. He also shouldn\u2019t be surprised. Eintracht have shown a willingness to cash in on their prized assets at the right price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just look at Omar Marmoush last January. Or Hugo Ekitike over the summer. The prized forward-pair left for City and Liverpool, respectively, over the last 18 months. Randal Kolo Muani, Sebastien Haller and Luka Jovic are others to have departed Deutsche Bank Park&nbsp;in years gone by. Brown could be the next to exit the Waldstadion for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joao-cancelo-comparisons\">Joao Cancelo comparisons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Elite-level interest in the Germany international is hardly a shock. The 22-year-old, who made his Mannschaft debut last October, has picked up where he left off last season. Indeed, 2024-25 saw Brown directly contribute to nine league goals for the Eagles, providing six assists. With five games to go, he\u2019s on eight goal involvements &#8211; four goals, four assists &#8211; for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So just why do Arsenal and City, among others, want to sign the youngster? Well, for a start Brown is an incredibly versatile operator. Left-back is his primary position, while he\u2019s been playing at wing-back under head coach Albert Riera. However, he\u2019s not <em>just<\/em> a left-back.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>BOYLE Sports offer: Bet \u00a310 Get \u00a340 in free bets<\/h2>\r\n<p>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/boylesports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOYLE Sports<\/a> yet? 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Min Deposit \u00a310. Min stake \u00a310. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out\/Free Bets won\u2019t apply. Account &amp; Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household &amp; IP Address only. T&amp;Cs Apply<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather, Brown is able to play a number of roles, and has displayed this flexibility for Eintracht this season. Brown has played on the left wing and at right-back in the 2025-26 campaign. He\u2019s also able to play in midfield. The German\u2019s been likened to Joao Cancelo, and for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-arsenal-interested\">Why are Arsenal interested?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the modern game, an ability to play in a number of roles, and do so well, is a precious quality that isn\u2019t lost on the best managers in the game. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta likes his players, especially his defenders, to be able to operate in a number of positions. Jurrien Timber, Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie, all centre-backs by trade, also perform well at full-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arteta, though, may just view left-back as a weak point. Calafiori has endured his fair share of injury issues, while Myles Lewis-Skelly has struggled in his limited appearances this season. There are still no guarantees that Hincapie\u2019s loan move will be made permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of a player of Brown\u2019s calibre would offer an alternative attacking threat for the Gunners. Just 33% of their attacks come down the left, the second lowest such proportion in the Premier League. By comparison, 41% of their attacks come down the right, the second highest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with Brown\u2019s willingness to yo-yo up and down the flank, that would naturally rise in time. Eintracht are another team that also neglects the left side, so to speak. Just 31% of their attacks come down this side. It means that Brown is forced to make do with what he has got, though he does so well, as evidenced by his attacking output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-press-resistance-a-desirable-trait-for-city\">Press resistance a desirable trait for City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One chance created per 90 is a modest haul for Brown, but there is much more to his game than what he can do in the final third. Capable of overlapping, he\u2019s also an able to invert into midfield. For teams looking to dominate opponents, this quality is certainly appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be a core reason behind City\u2019s interest in Brown. Pep Guardiola\u2019s side boast the best possession average (60.3%) in the Premier League this season. Nico O\u2019Reilly, a midfielder by trade, works well at left-back because he\u2019s comfortable with the ball at his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, Brown is able to handle pressure in tight situations. He\u2019s incredibly press resistant having been dispossessed just 0.8 times per 90. Guardiola would certainly appreciate this facet to Brown\u2019s game. After all, midfielder-cum-right-back Matheus Nunes ranks sixth for passes per 90 (68) of all City players. There is an onus on the full-backs to play their part in retaining possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hard-working-full-back\">Hard working full-back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown would carry out this duty effectively given his impressive ability to keep hold of the ball. It\u2019s one that ensures when he does win possession, he is able to find a teammate quickly without being caught short.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1443826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/04\/16160613\/season_stat-leader-top-10-betway-8.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s fair to say that one of Brown\u2019s strengths is his defensive contribution. Only Tim Krauss (66) has made more tackles than Brown (65) in the Bundesliga this season. While he wouldn\u2019t have to showcase this aspect to his game quite so much with Arsenal or City, it\u2019s a handy weapon in his arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been an impressive season for Brown, who is flourishing despite Eintracht\u2019s struggles. The German side sit seventh in the Bundesliga, and it remains to be seen whether or not they will be playing European football next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, interest in his services from the Premier League\u2019s top two sides was to be expected. A new left-back may not be a priority for either side. However, when a player of Brown\u2019s calibre comes on the market, it\u2019s an opportunity teams can ill-afford to pass up.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div 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