Bayern Step Up Pursuit of Hertha Prospect Kennet Eichhorn as Arsenal, Man United Circle
A reported summer release clause positions the 16-year-old for offers once the window opens.
Overview
- Sport Bild reporting relayed by Yahoo says Bayern have contacted Kennet Eichhorn’s representatives and expressed concrete interest, with his 11Wins agency seen as a direct channel.
- Arsenal and Manchester United are also linked to the teenager, while RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are cited as leading domestic rivals.
- Eichhorn, 16, is a Germany under-17 defensive midfielder enjoying a breakthrough at Hertha Berlin with roughly a dozen first-team appearances this season.
- Reports indicate his deal includes a release clause that becomes active in the summer window, shaping the timeline for potential bids.
- Bayern’s plans are framed by Leon Goretzka’s expected departure creating room in midfield, though established options such as Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović and Tom Bischof could restrict minutes.