Overview
- Manchester City are pushing to sign Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin, with multiple outlets reporting Pep Guardiola’s interest and a plan to move this summer.
- Sky Sports Germany reports City intend to trigger a release clause worth about €10–12 million, then send the midfielder on loan to Bayer Leverkusen for next season.
- The loan plan is designed to give Eichhorn top-division minutes in the Bundesliga before any move to England, according to the reports.
- Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also in the mix, with Bild calling Dortmund strong contenders after a meeting with sporting director Ole Book, while Sport Bild says the player favors Leverkusen or Leipzig over Dortmund.
- Eichhorn, who is under contract at Hertha until 2029, rose on club radars after becoming the youngest scorer in 2. Bundesliga history at 16 years and 287 days and making 18 senior appearances this season.