Liverpool will look to sign 16-year-old German wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC, with Arsenal and Chelsea also vying for his signature.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Kennet Eichhorn is the subject of interest from Liverpool. Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested in 16-year-old the Hertha Berlin wonderkid, having held talks for a move. However, the Reds are hoping to get ahead of the competition after submitting a formal offer for a deal.
Who is Kennet Eichhorn?
Kennet Eichhorn is the latest promising prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Berlin, the teenage sensation has spent his formative years in Germany thus far, progressing through the ranks at Hertha BSC before breaking into the first-team squad at the club.
The 16-year-old has already made 19 appearances for Hertha Berlin thus far while amassing nearly 1,500 minutes of game time. Meanwhile, Eichhorn’s progress piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
High in demand
Arsenal will attempt to become a juggernaut in the coming seasons after winning the Premier League title this term. To do that, the Gunners want to create a smooth succession from one generation to the next, and signing promising teenagers will be a step in the right direction. Eichhorn has thus emerged as a viable target for Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Kennet Eichhorn is understandable.