Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring Kennet Eichhorn as Hertha Berlin signal they would listen to offers around £17million. The 16-year-old defensive midfielder has broken into Hertha’s first-team this season and is making waves in Germany.
Eichhorn has already made eight appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, drawing a crowd of elite scouts to the Olympiastadion. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen have all watched him, with Premier League delegates from Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City also in attendance.
Kennet Eichhorn scouting update
German outlet Bild, via Mundo Deportivo, reports that Hertha have told interested clubs they would consider bids of around €20m (£17m). The valuation reflects how quickly Eichhorn has adapted after injuries opened a pathway to the first team. He has kept his place on merit with a run of assured, disciplined displays.
Team-mate Fabian Reese has not held back in his praise. “He is an incredible, exceptional talent,” Reese said after the teenager’s debut. “If he continues like this, all doors will be open to him… I have rarely seen anyone so talented at that age.”
Boss Stefan Leitl also hailed the youngster’s composure and impact, insisting age is irrelevant to selection. “I couldn’t care less whether he’s 16 or 17… He’s a huge talent for Hertha,” he said, backing the midfielder’s readiness for senior football. Eichhorn signed a new contract in July and has been compared to Toni Kroos for his ability to dictate tempo from deep.
Felix Kroos has urged patience, suggesting Eichhorn remain at Hertha for two to four more years to aid the club’s push back to the Bundesliga. The message is clear: the platform is there if he wants it, and the pathway at Hertha is proven.
What happens next for Kennet Eichhorn
With Europe’s heavyweights circling and a clear price point in public view, the next move rests with the bidders. Liverpool and Manchester United have stepped up scouting, but Hertha’s stance gives them leverage to wait for the right number. The player’s form and maturity will keep attention high.
For Eichhorn, the choice is between fast-tracking a big move or continuing his rise in Berlin. Either way, the market has been alerted. If a club meets the €20m threshold, this story could move quickly; if not, Hertha still hold a prized asset who is developing week by week.
Editorially, the takeaway is simple: the interest is real, the valuation is set, and the performances justify the noise. Watch the scouting presence at Hertha’s next fixtures—if it grows again, expect fresh questions about when, not if, a bid lands.
