Arsenal scout Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks

Who is Noahkai Banks? Arsenal's Bundesliga scouting target

Arsenal have been scouting FC Augsburg centre-back Noahkai Banks ahead of a potential summer move, according to Sky Germany, with representatives from the club having attended matches at the WWK Arena to monitor the 19-year-old German-American defender, who has caught the eye with an impressive breakthrough season in the Bundesliga. The timing tells you everything about where this club’s ambitions sit. Arsenal are preparing to lift the Premier L…

Arsenal explore potential summer transfer move for Augsburg teenage centre-back

Arsenal are reportedly exploring a potential move for highly-rated Noahkai Banks after closely monitoring the defender’s progress with Augsburg this season. According to reports in Germany, Arsenal scouts have attended multiple Augsburg matches during the campaign to watch the 19-year-old centre-back in action as the club continue planning for the future despite already securing the Premier League title. Banks emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s …

Arsenal scout Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks

Premier League champions Arsenal have scouted Augsburg and German-American defender Noahkai Banks, according to Sky Germany. Representatives of the Gunners were spotted at Augsburg’s WWK Arena. 19-year-old Banks has enjoyed a breakout campaign, playing 23 Bundesliga games in 2025/26 to help Augsburg finish ninth and thus narrowly missing out on a European place. Sandro Wagner was dismissed as Augsburg head coach in December, but the German playe…