Arsenal scout Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks
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 played an influential role in the defender’s upward trajectory. “For me, Sandro was a brutally good coach, especially for me and Mert [Kömür],” explained Banks . “He helped us young players incredibly.
“He helped the team incredibly. There was no one on the team who didn’t like him. He laid the foundation for all of this.
[Baum’s tactics] also work and motivate us. ” With a contract until 2029, Banks’ performances in 2025/26 has seen his market value rise from €6m in June 2025 to his current €22m valuation, per Transfermarkt. As the young star continues his development, the US-born defender remains one of the leading young defenders in Germany’s top flight.
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