Brown is regarded as one of the most exciting young full-backs in Europe and has already earned a call-up to the German national team. Despite being under contract with Frankfurt until 2030, the Bundesliga side are expected to consider a sale this summer amid strong interest from Premier League clubs.
Man Utd are planning to sign Nathaniel Brown.
The transfer fee is believed to exceed £40 million (around €46 million). Prior to Manchester United entering the race, both Arsenal and Manchester City had been monitoring Brown for several months.
This potential move is part of football director Jason Wilcox’s squad-building plan. United’s recruitment department has identified three priority areas to strengthen: central midfield, a forward, and a full-back — with the left-back position now considered urgent.
The club’s hierarchy believe that regardless of who takes charge in August — whether Michael Carrick or a new manager — Manchester United will revert to a traditional back-four system rather than persisting with a three-centre-back setup. Carrick is currently using a 4-2-3-1 formation, which demands a specialist left-back.
As for current options, Patrick Dorgu, signed last year, is highly rated but is increasingly developing into more of a winger than a natural defensive full-back.
Meanwhile, although Luke Shaw could still be an option, the club are seeking a more reliable long-term solution. As a result, Manchester United will continue to closely monitor Nathaniel Brown before deciding whether to submit an official bid.
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