Arsenal transfer target responds to £55m links as rivals circle - 'within my control'

One Arsenal transfer target has broken his silence ahead of a potential move to the Premier League.

Eintracht Frankfurt star Nathaniel Brown isn't being drawn into any discussion around his future at the Bundesliga club, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City all reportedly keen on the left-back this summer.

The German international was asked about interest from Premier League clubs, but gave little away regarding his future.

Speaking to SportsBild about whether he had noticed the transfer speculation, Brown said: "Yes, you do pick up on things like that, but it doesn't influence me.

"I'm concentrating on the goals that are within my control. Nothing else interests me right now."

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All three Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for Brown, with reports linking the Gunners and title rivals Man City since November 2025.

There are various transfer fees being bandied about, though the most recent fee of €65million (£56.5m) would make him the joint-most expensive left-back in history.

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella currently holds that title, and it was a question put to the 22-year-old Frankfurt defender.

He said: "It's a truly staggering sum. But frankly speaking, I'm not giving numbers like that, or the possibility of a transfer this summer, a second thought.

"My focus is entirely on Eintracht and our goal of qualifying for Europe. And after that, I would really love to be part of the World Cup squad.

"Then, I’ll see what happens in the summer. It’s hard to make plans in football, which is why I don’t dwell on it."

It's a fee that Frankfurt's sporting director Markus Krosche feels he is worth. Speaking earlier this year about Brown and Can Uzun, he said: "Yes! Because he has three exceptional abilities that you can't learn.

"He's smart and tactically astute, has fantastic technique, and is very fast. And all of that is necessary to have a great career ahead of him.

"Now is the wrong time to think about who might leave us and when," he continued. "They're both young and should stay with us a while longer. Can has developed tremendously 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."