Liverpool Eye Frankfurt's Brown as Arsenal Miss Out on £52m Left-Back

Liverpool have moved to the front of the queue for Eintracht Frankfurt's highly-rated left-back Nathaniel Brown, with plans to table a bid worth €60million (£52m) that could leave Arsenal empty-handed.

The 22-year-old German international has become one of the Bundesliga's most sought-after defenders this season. Playing 32 times for Frankfurt, Brown has chipped in with three goals and six assists—a return that underscores his attacking prowess from the left flank. His ability to burst forward and deliver quality crosses has drawn inevitable comparisons to Joao Cancelo, the former Manchester City man, whilst his versatility to drop into midfield and contribute to build-up play adds another dimension to his game.

Brown's potential move to England comes with considerable interest already on the table. Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United have all been tracking the Nuremberg academy product, but the Reds appear ready to make their move decisive.

Anfield's hierarchy view Brown as the ideal solution to reinforce their left-hand side. His dynamic style, combined with his reliability, game intelligence, and aggressive tackling, has impressed Liverpool's scouting operation. The club are determined to add genuine quality to that area of the pitch, with concerns mounting over Milos Kerkez's inconsistent form since his arrival last summer. The Hungarian's performances have convinced the decision-makers that serious competition is required.

The situation has been compounded by Andy Robertson's impending departure on a free transfer when his current deal expires, meaning Liverpool face a significant gap to fill on the left.

Brown is not the only left-sided talent on Liverpool's radar. The club remain firmly interested in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, the Ivorian winger who represents another attacking option. Should Liverpool pull off both deals, Diomande and Brown could form a genuinely exciting partnership next season. However, Manchester United are also keen on Diomande, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the forward line is a priority for the Red Devils. United scouted the Leipzig winger multiple times during January.

Frankfurt's other defensive prospect, centre-half Nnamdi Collins—who can also operate at right-back—has also caught the attention of both Liverpool and Arsenal.

One standout attribute that makes Brown particularly attractive is his exceptional pace. The 22-year-old has been clocked at speeds reaching 35.5 km/h, ranking him among Europe's quickest players and a prospect capable of causing Premier League attackers considerable difficulty.