Premier League champions Arsenal are in pole position to sign 20-year-old Turkish international Can Uzun from Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Aston Villa and Everton are also interested in Can Uzun, with the youngster attracting attention from Brighton & Hove Albion, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Napoli as well. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt will insist on the €60 million release clause in the Turk’s contract to part ways with him next year.
Who is Can Uzun?
Can Uzun has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Bundesliga since joining Eintracht Frankfurt from FC Nuremberg in July 2024. A native of Regensburg, the 20-year-old spent his formative years in Germany, passing through the academies at Freier-TuS Regensburg, SSV Jahn Regensburg, and FC Ingolstadt 04 before graduating from the youth division at FC Nuremberg.
The Turkish international has made considerable progress in the last two seasons, enjoying a solid 2025/26 campaign with 10 goals and 6 assists in 28 outings. The youngster has continued that form this term, having netted four goals and provided three assists in six appearances thus far. Meanwhile, Uzun’s progress has provoked interest from several well-known clubs, particularly from the Premier League.
A man in demand
Aston Villa may pursue a versatile attacker next year, as Tammy Abraham has struggled since arriving from Besiktas last year.
