Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 16-year-old German midfield sensation Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin.
According to a report by Sky Deutschland, Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are keen on Kennet Eichhorn. Several well-known clubs have set their sights on the Hertha Berlin wonderkid, with Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid registering interest in the 16-year-old midfield sensation.
Who is Kennet Eichhorn?
Kennet Eichhorn is the latest promising prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Berlin, the teenage sensation has spent his formative years in Germany thus far, progressing through the ranks at Hertha Berlin before breaking into the first-team squad at the second-division club.
The 16-year-old has already made ten appearances thus far for Hertha Berlin while amassing over 500 minutes of game time. Meanwhile, Eichhorn’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature, with the three bigwigs expressing their interest in him.
High in demand
Manchester United’s interest in the German midfield sensation is hardly surprising. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit for the long run, and they have already struck an agreement to sign Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza. With Sekou Kone already at Manchester United, signing Eichhorn will be another step in the right direction for the Premier League club.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s interest in Kennet Eichhorn is understandable. The Catalan giants have a youth-driven approach to squad building, with Alejandro Balde, Gavi, Pedri, and several others becoming mainstays for the senior side in the last few seasons. So, while players like Ryan Gravenberch are on Barcelona’s radar, Eichhorn is a player who can be a long-term solution in the middle of the park.
As for Real Madrid, the Spanish giants constantly scour the market for promising prodigies. Even though most youngsters have arrived from outside Europe, pursuing a midfield sensation like Eichhorn makes sense. However, Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are not alone in the race to sign the Hertha Berlin wonderkid.
Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig, and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on signing the 16-year-old German midfield sensation. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Eichhorn.