**Manchester City are positioned among some of Europe’s biggest clubs in the chase for a new emerging talent in German football, according to a new report.**
The Premier League giants have made a concerted effort in recent years to identify and secure some of the brightest young midfielders, continuing a pattern that has already seen them bring in talents such as Claudio Echeverri and progress academy graduate Nico O’Reilly into Pep Guardiola’s plans.
Now, Manchester City are reportedly turning their attention to Germany, where a teenage starlet is earning widespread comparisons to one of the country’s most decorated and greatest-ever players.
Hertha Berlin’s Kennet Eichhorn has become one of the standout stories of the ongoing Bundesliga 2 season, with his technical ability, composure on the ball, and passing range earning similarities to Real Madrid and Germany legend Toni Kroos.
Despite being just 16 years old, Eichhorn has already broken into Hertha’s senior side on a regular basis, and established himself as a consistent presence in their midfield setup.
Now, according to the information of [MailSport’s Nathan Salt and Chris Wheeler](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-15280983/man-united-confidential-ruben-amorim-midfield-targets.html), Manchester United are among a host of Europe’s top clubs tracking the progress of Kennet Eichhorn.
The teenager, who is drawing comparisons with Toni Kroos has already made 10 appearances for Hertha in Bundesliga 2 this season after being handed his debut against Karlsruhe back in August.
The 16-year-old will have a release clause of around £10 million in the summer, and while Bayern Munich are expected to lead the chase, scouts from United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal have been monitoring him with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain.
City’s involvement in this particular race aligns closely with their continued emphasis on long-term midfield planning, particularly amid life after long-standing central servants in Kevin De Bruyne and İlkay Gündoğan.
The club’s recruitment team, now operating under Hugo Viana’s leadership, are believed to be monitoring a range of European midfield prospects, including those capable of fitting Pep Guardiola’s control-oriented system in the years ahead.
While Bayern Munich’s domestic advantage could make them early favourites for Eichhorn’s signature, City’s track record in developing young players within the City Football Group structure could also prove enticing.
Clubs such as Girona have provided pathways for development before integration into the first team at the Etihad Stadium – an approach that could again come into play should City formalise their interest in the German youngster.