£20 million price tag: Bayern chase teenage sensation Kennet Eichhorn | OneFootball

FC Bayern has set its sights on one of the most exciting talents in German football: Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC. The 16-year-old is making waves in the 2nd Bundesliga and, according to Sport BILD, is at the top of the wish list for several top clubs, including the German record champion.

Eichhorn, who only signed his first professional contract with Hertha in July, is considered one of the greatest midfield talents in Europe. He made his professional debut on the second matchday and became the youngest player in the history of the second division. Since then, the four-time U17 national player has been almost indispensable in the starting lineup of the Berlin team.

According to Sport BILD, the youngster is being closely monitored by FC Bayern. Scouts from the record champion have reportedly scrutinized the 16-year-old multiple times live at the Olympic Stadium.

Hertha demands 20 million transfer fee – Bayern challenged in transfer poker

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Eichhorn's rapid rise has not gone unnoticed internationally. Besides Bayern, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt from the Bundesliga are also showing interest. From abroad, clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain regularly send scouts to Hertha games.

Hertha BSC is aware of the value of its exceptional talent and has significantly raised the transfer fee demand. Instead of the originally requested ten million euros, Eichhorn is now expected to cost at least 20 million euros. A sum that requires a clear commitment even from top clubs.

At FC Bayern, Eichhorn would fit perfectly into the current youth strategy of sports director Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund. In recent months, the club has focused specifically on young, developable players – examples like Lennart Karl or Said El Mala show that the record champion is aligning its future long-term with talents of international potential.

Even though Bayern does not have an urgent need for this position, Eichhorn is seen as an investment for the future at Säbener Straße, as reported by Sport BILD.

Whether FC Bayern actually secures the transfer depends on the timing. For Berlin, a sale next summer would be economically highly attractive but a significant sporting loss. According to Sport BILD, Hertha internally expects that the shooting star won't be held for much longer.

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