Tottenham, Manchester City, and West Ham have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in keeping tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown after his standout display against Barcelona in Tuesday\u2019s Champions League match. The 22-year-old, already capped twice by Germany, assisted Frankfurt\u2019s goal in their 2-1 loss at the Camp Nou and has been in impressive form all season. Primarily deployed on the left, Brown excels when allowed to push forward, and his energetic, modern playing style has drawn strong Premier League interest. TEAMtalk sources believe a move to England now appears likely.<\/p>\n
West Ham were among the first to scout him, but top clubs have since entered the race with potential bids being lined up for 2026. Tottenham\u2019s growing interest is significant, particularly with Destiny Udogie sidelined. While Udogie is expected to return in January, his injury has emphasised Spurs\u2019 need for greater depth as Thomas Frank targets major honours. Brown has therefore become a key player under assessment. Manchester City are also watching closely as they plan to recruit a new full-back within the next two windows.<\/p>\n
Frankfurt are willing to sell if their valuation is met, even though Brown only arrived in January 2024. Any deal would likely surpass \u00a350m, and the defender is said to be open to a Premier League switch should the right proposal come in. A summer transfer is more likely, though a huge January offer could change Frankfurt\u2019s stance.<\/p>\n
More Tottenham news: Van de Ven latest \/ Semenyo development
\nReal Madrid have been given hope in their pursuit of Micky van de Ven, with Glen Hoddle suggesting the Dutch defender will not sign a new deal at Spurs. Despite Madrid\u2019s admiration, Tottenham insist he is not for sale and he is tied down until 2029.
\nMeanwhile, Spurs could miss out on Bournemouth\u2019s Antoine Semenyo, as TEAMtalk\u2019s Graeme Bailey reports the winger is currently favouring a move to Liverpool over a switch to North London.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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