Eintracht Frankfurt is known to be on the lookout for possible reinforcements in the winter transfer phase, which is scheduled for January. According to consistent media reports, the Hessians apparently found what they were looking for in the United States.
So confirmed “skyInformation from the US portal MLSSoccer states that Eintracht is currently trying to sign midfielder Paxten Aaronson.
The 19-year-old is currently under contract with Philadelphia Union. The Major League Soccer franchise is reportedly demanding up to four million euros for the youngster. With additional bonus payments, the total transfer fee could even be higher.
In the past season at Philadelphia, which ran until the beginning of October, he mostly played as a substitute on his minutes. Aaronson has 23 season games in the MLS in 2022, 21 of which he came into the game as a joker.
As the “Sky” report goes on to say, the obligatory medical check should be scheduled in the coming days before the transfer can finally be made in January.
Eintracht Flirt convinces at the U20 tournament
Aaronson was particularly convincing on the international stage this year and put himself in the shop window with outstanding performances at the U20 championships of the American continental association CONCACAF.
He scored seven goals in seven games at the tournament, including a goal in the USA’s 6-0 final victory over the Dominican Republic. The New Jersey-born talent was also voted Player of the Tournament.
After his brother Brenden Aaronson, who has been under contract with Leeds United since this year, Paxten Aaronson is now set to venture to Europe and sign a multi-year contract in Frankfurt.