Not just Eichhorn: BVB eye up another Hertha youngster | OneFootball

There are still two and a half months to go until the January transfer window, but slowly yet surely, speculation about possible squad changes—both in the winter and with a longer-term perspective—is already gaining momentum again. This also applies to Borussia Dortmund, as the names of several potential new signings have already been brought up in recent days.

Among others, BVB has been linked with interest in Kennet Eichhorn, who, at just 16 years old, is already a regular starter and even a key player at Hertha BSC. Of course, the exceptional talent of the central midfielder has not gone unnoticed by other top clubs, so a fierce race for Eichhorn can be expected in the upcoming transfer windows.

Many Question Marks in BVB’s Defensive Center

A bidding war could also develop for one of Eichhorn’s current teammates. According to “Sky” reporter Florian Plettenberg, all top German clubs except for Bayern Munich are said to be interested in Linus Gechter, who is under contract with Hertha BSC until 2027, meaning a decision about his future will likely be made by next summer at the latest. However, according to Plettenberg, a transfer is already being planned for this winter.

Even though Plettenberg does not get more specific, it is assumed that Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and RB Leipzig are among the clubs courting Gechter. As is BVB, for whom the 21-year-old is interesting thanks to his versatility. Gechter can play both centrally and on the right in defense, which would increase the options at the back.

Primarily, however, the three-time U21 international is at home in central defense—a position that could become a major construction site for Dortmund next summer, given the uncertain futures of Niklas Süle, Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, and loanee Aarón Anselmino.

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