Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly set to sign Brown, linked with Mateta
Sky Germany are reporting that Eintracht Frankfurt have agreed a deal to sign Nürnberg's Nathaniel Brown in January. Meanwhile, Bild claims that Die Adler are monitoring Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Eintracht Frankfurt are set to sign highly-rated defender Nathaniel Brown from 1. FC Nürnberg, according to Sky Germany.
The report claims that Eintracht have reached a verbal agreement on a contract until 2029 with the 20-year-old left-back, with a fee of €3 million plus add-ons on the table.
Brown, a German Under-21 international with American roots, has made 14 appearances for Nürnberg this season, registering two assists.
Meanwhile, Eintracht are being linked with a move for a more experienced player, namely Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
According to Bild, the former Mainz striker has emerged as a candidate in Eintracht's search for a new striker.
Mateta is said to be open to leaving Crystal Palace in search of more playing time and would cost around €10 million.
Die Adler are already expected to sign 20-year-old Viktoria Plzen striker Rafiu Durosinmi in January.