Arsenal appears set to lose out on the signing of Nathaniel Brown, the highly-rated left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt, as Bayern Munich is expected to finalize a €60 million deal for the player.

In recent reports, Arsenal was identified as one of Brown's potential suitors, with the Athletic confirming the club’s interest. However, insider Christian Falk has stated that Brown is on his way to Bayern, with the two clubs having reached an agreement on the transfer.

Falk detailed the situation in his CF Bayern Insider column:

• Frankfurt and Bayern Munich have agreed on a transfer fee of approximately €60 million.
• Discussions are ongoing regarding the payment structure, potentially involving €50 million upfront followed by €10 million in add-ons.
• Bayern aims to secure Brown's signature before Germany's World Cup group stage match, fearing his rising profile could increase his market value.

While Arsenal seems unlikely to acquire Brown, it may not be a significant loss for the club. Mikel Arteta has other pressing concerns within the squad, particularly at the left-back position, where he has capable options like Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Despite speculation linking Calafiori to Real Madrid, Arsenal is not inclined to sell, indicating a stable left-back situation moving forward.