Bayern Munich are poised to sign Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven and Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt, with both transfers reportedly agreed in principle, according to TEAMtalk. The Bundesliga champions have moved quickly to secure the services of the two highly-rated players, despite late interest from Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Manchester United.
Sources indicate that Bayern are confident of finalizing both deals before the weekend, with only minor details remaining to be resolved. The German giants are expected to invest around €110 million (£95.1m / $127.6m) in the duo. Both players are currently participating in the World Cup finals with their respective nations and are expected to undergo medical examinations in North America in the coming days.
Arsenal recently made contact with representatives for Nathaniel Brown, exploring defensive options, but were informed that the 22-year-old’s move to Bayern was already effectively complete. Previously, both Manchester United and Chelsea had also tracked Brown closely during his breakout season with Eintracht Frankfurt, appreciating his versatility at left-back, wing-back, and further forward.
Ismael Saibari, the 24-year-old Moroccan international, has also attracted significant attention. Manchester United recently made enquiries regarding Saibari, seeking a versatile attacking addition, but were similarly informed that an agreement with Bayern was already in place. Both players recently scored in their nations’ opening World Cup matches, further highlighting their current form and potential.
TEAMtalk understands that all major aspects of both deals have been agreed, with discussions now focusing on administrative details. Bayern anticipate completing the double transfer before the weekend, signaling a strong statement of intent from the club. This outcome represents a setback for Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea, who all made late attempts to enter the race for the players. Bayern’s proactive approach and existing agreements with both Saibari and Brown ultimately proved decisive.
