Manchester United are among the clubs looking to sign Kennet Eichhorn, but face competition from Bayern Munich.
Ineos have shown during their time in charge at Manchester United that they have an eye on signing top youth talent.
One player reported to be on the club’s radar is Hertha Berlin whizkid Kennet Eichhorn.
United In Focus first reported the club’s interest in Eichhorn in November 2025. German outlet Bild named Manchester United as a suitor for Eichhorn last month.
The midfielder is 16 and made his debut for Hertha Berlin earlier this season.
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Manchester United’s path to signing Kennet Eichhorn is complicated, for various reasons. One of these is his age. United cannot formally sign him until he turns 18.
It’s possible there could be workarounds, including a possible sign-and-loan, or an agreement to sign Eichhorn when he turns 18, allowing him to continue at Hertha Berlin until then.
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Hertha Berlin are currently seventh in the German second division.
The biggest threat to United’s chances of a deal is the speculated interest from German giants Bayern Munich.
Speaking on Christian Falk’s podcast, reporter Julian Agardi claims that Bayern have already been in touch with Eichhorn’s representatives.
He explained: “There has been contact between Bayern and his agency, which is also based here in Munich. Bayern aren’t the only ones tracking him. Bundesliga clubs like Frankfurt, Leipzig, and Leverkusen also have him on their list.”
Referring to interest from Manchester United and other Premier League clubs, he added: “Bayern have a decisive advantage: they have been in relatively good contact with his agency for the past few years.
“Jamal Musiala is under contract there. Wisdom Mike, another Bayern talent, 17 years old, is also under contract there. So they know each other well.
“They’ve negotiated several big deals together, and naturally, Bayern see special chances through this connection to ultimately secure Eichhorn.”
Kennet Eichhorn key facts
Full name: Kennet Eichhorn
Date of birth: 27 July 2009
Place of birth: Bernau bei Berlin, Germany
Citizenship: Germany
Height: 6 ft 1’
Club: Hertha Berlin
Position: Centre-midfield
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