"Bayern Munich have maintained interest in Hertha Berlin youngster Kennet Eichhorn, who's been a standout performer this season in midfield despite missing a good portion of action due to an ankle injury midway through the season. When he's fully fit, Eichhorn has been a regular starter in Hertha's midfield under manager Stefan Leitl, and other clubs across Europe other than Bayern have started to take notice."
"Per information from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, the plan with Manchester City would be to sign him and then loan him out to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga so that he could gain some valuable experience in the German top flight. At City, minutes in the Premier League or domestic and European cup competitions would be virtually impossible. Manager Pep Guardiola is said to be personally involved in the pursuit of Eichhorn."
"Plettenberg also adds that previous reports coming out of Germany saying that Dortmund were in pole position to sign Eichhorn are false. However, between Bayern, City, Leverkusen, Leipzig and Dortmund, meetings and discussions have already taken place and it's more or less up to the player himself what he ultimately decides to do. His release clause at Hertha is for €10-12m, so money is not much of an issue for any of the interested clubs."
Kennet Eichhorn has drawn interest from Bayern Munich after standout midfield performances for Hertha Berlin, despite missing part of the season with an ankle injury. When fully fit, he has been a regular starter under manager Stefan Leitl, and clubs across Europe have begun to monitor his progress. Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Manchester City have all expressed interest in the soon-to-be 17-year-old. Manchester City’s plan is to sign him and loan him to Bayer Leverkusen to gain Bundesliga experience, since Premier League and cup minutes would be unlikely. Pep Guardiola is reported to be personally involved, and meetings among multiple clubs have already occurred, with the player’s decision expected to be decisive. His release clause is €10–12m, so transfer cost is not a major barrier.
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