Eichhorn transfer poker: Why Bayern now has good cards | OneFootball

FC Bayern continue to fight intensively for top talent Kennet Eichhorn and, despite renowned competition from all over Europe, the Munich club appear to have a good chance of winning the 16-year-old

It is hardly surprising that Eichhorn has long been in demand internationally: in addition to FC Bayern, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and several top English clubs are also intensely interested in the midfield jewel from Hertha BSC

Manchester City and Liverpool FC in particular are said to be keeping a close eye on the development of the young German player, while Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are also still in the poker game

Bayern focus on clear prospects

The starting position is attractive for many clubs. A release clause of between ten and 15 million euros is said to be anchored in the 16-year-old’s contract – a sum that would be easily affordable for Europe’s top clubs

According to consistent reports, FC Bayern are currently doing everything they can to convince Eichhorn to move to Munich, with sporting prospects playing a key role

There could be space in central midfield in particular in the medium term, and the structure of Bayern’s midfield will change in any case following the imminent departure of Leon Goretzka

But this is apparently not even the record champions‘ biggest advantage

England rule plays into Bayern’s hands

A FIFA rule that is currently slowing down English clubs could be much more decisive. Players are only allowed to move to England permanently and be registered there from the age of 18

In concrete terms, this means that if Eichhorn opts for Manchester City or Liverpool, he would first have to be loaned out

It is precisely this uncertainty that could now become a decisive factor in poker, as it is extremely important for young players to be able to plan their development

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Liverpool in particular are still in a phase of reorientation after a disappointing season. Even if Arne Slot stays, it remains to be seen how stable and clear the Reds‘ sporting path actually is

The same applies to Manchester City following the announced departure of Pep Guardiola, where a major shake-up is also imminent

Bundesliga offers more security

For Eichhorn, staying in Germany could therefore seem much more attractive. At FC Bayern, but also at Dortmund or Leverkusen, the path would be easier to plan – without complicated loan structures or an uncertain sporting future

This factor is likely to be enormously important for a 16-year-old in particular

FC Bayern is therefore still hoping to use its strong position in German youth soccer to bring one of the country’s greatest talents to Säbener Straße for the long term.