Manchester City can seal the signing of German wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn this summer, if they offer a loan back assurance to Hertha Berlin.
BILD, via their Berlin-Brandenburg edition, report on the 16-year-old today. The newspaper explains how Manchester City can get the upcoming German talent ahead of the competition.
Manchester City interest
They explain that Hertha are hopeful that Kennet Eichhorn will stay at the club for another year. Although Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City are all interested in the player.
He can leave this summer thanks to a €12m release clause, further strengthening the hand of those interested.
But Hertha haven’t give up. They want to convince the youngster to remain where he is with guaranteed playing time.
Sporting director Benjamin Weber has now made that clear publicly. “Playing time with us. Having that security at a young age. The time to develop. That’s what we can offer,” he said when asked about the subject.
The plan being formulated is to sell Eichhorn now and then loan him back for a year. Borussia Dortmund are currently at the front of the queue and have met his agents.
“There’s no decision yet. We’re in contact with Kenny’s parents. We’ll do everything in our power to convince him to stay here for another year,” added Weber.
Loans no problem for Manchester City
Manchester City, then, may want to make their move sooner rather than later. Reports have credited them with an interest in months. Manchester United are also believed to be keen.
Loaning Kennet Eichhorn back to the German club would be no major shock for them, really. Indeed, it’s something they’ve done quite regularly with talent.
Savinho spent time around Europe before joining Pep Guardiola’s squad. Vitor Reis is currently at Girona and flourishing. He’s expected to be back at the Etihad next season.
They, then, wouldn’t be too bothered at such an idea, unlike perhaps some of the other suitors. At €12m, it’s very much a deal worth offering sooner rather than later.