Kennet Eichhorn to Man United: what is being reported in Germany

Manchester United are expected to make a serious assault on the transfer market this summer in their bid to transform their midfield.

United’s priority is to sign Premier League-proven midfielders, with Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali all in their sights.

INEOS adopted the same approach last summer when revamping their attack. However, at the same time, the Red Devils showed their willingness to trust highly rated youngsters from elsewhere by signing Benjamin Sesko.

Manchester United interested in Kennet Eichhorn

Manchester United are now considering returning to Germany to secure the services of a midfielder with immense potential. 

According to journalist Christian Falk (via Bayern Insider), United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all in the race to sign Hertha Berlin’s midfield gem Kennet Eichhorn.

The 16-year-old German has already established himself as a first-team regular at Hertha, having made 12 appearances, including 10 starts, in Bundesliga 2 this term. 

The German under-17 international has drawn comparisons to Toni Kroos, owing to his tactical intelligence and composure with the ball at his feet.

It is added that United are planning a midfield overhaul next summer. “Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, while doubts remain over the long-term futures of Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes,” the report adds.

Accordingly, United have added Eichhorn, who operates primarily as a defensive midfielder, to their wishlist.

United to lock horns with Bayern for Eichhorn

Eichhorn’s contract at the Olympiastadion contains a release clause worth €10-12 million (£8.75-10.5m).

This should be a relatively easy hurdle to cross for his suitors. The tricky part would be to convince the player to join their project.

Falk reveals that Eichhorn is “represented by ’11Wins’, the same advisory agency that represents Jamal Musiala and Wisdom Mike – a connection that gives Bayern direct access to the player’s camp.”

However, the journalist insists Bayern are expected to face “strong competition” from United and Arsenal for Eichhorn’s signature. 

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