Transfer: Bayern Munich hand Arsenal major blow

Bayern Munich have handed Arsenal a major summer transfer blow in the battle to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Nathaniel Brown.

According to Bild’s Head of Football Christian Falk, Brown’s proposed switch to Bayern is nearing completion and the defender is expected to join Vincent Kompany’s side for a fee of just under £56m, including bonuses.

This comes after the Bundesliga champions saw off competition from Arsenal to win the race for the fullback.

Brown has established himself as one of the brightest young talents in Germany.

The 22-year-old made the squad list to represent Germany at the World Cup.