Liverpool in 'concrete talks' for $14M wonderkid who wants summer transfer
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool is said to have entered the race for Hertha Berlin wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn, with the Reds potentially facing plenty of competition from Europe's biggest clubsLiverpool is said to be in talks with Kennet Eichhorn(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool looks to be stepping up its transfer plans, with the Reds said to have entered the race for Hertha Berlin wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn.A big summer lies ahead for Liverpool after its poor season finally ended on Sunday. Although Champions League qualification was eventually secured, there is no getting away from the rebuilding job that faces Arne Slot.The Reds do, of course, have one new signing already on the way, with Jeremy Jacquet completing his move from Rennes, while 18-year-old Ifeanyi Ndukwe is set to link up with the club’s youth system from Austria Wien — and efforts to land another teenage star look to be underway.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Kennet Eichhorn talks, Curtis Jones hint, Van de Ven speaksREAD MORE: Brentford boss makes Jordan Henderson claim after seeing Liverpool receptionAccording to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool has entered the race to sign Eichhorn.
The club is said to have already held “concrete talks” with the 16-year-old, who is building a reputation as one of the most sought-after talents in Germany.Eichhorn has made 19 senior appearances for Hertha this season, but is reportedly already planning to leave the club this summer. A release clause worth around €10 million to €12 million ($11.6M to $14M) is in place on his contract, which could make things easier for Liverpool.Kennet Eichhorn is looking to leave Hertha Berlin this summer(Image: (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)The Reds are far from the only club interested, though.
He has represented Germany at the U15, U16 and U17 levels, and has captained his country in all four appearances for the latter.Eichhorn could follow in the footsteps of not only Jacquet and Ndukwe by making the move to Liverpool this summer, but also Samuel Martinez.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Martinez is expected to link up with Liverpool’s youth team if the deal goes through.Liverpool.com says: Liverpool looks to be building a platform for the future with all of these young signings, and by the sounds of it, Eichhorn would be a bit of a coup considering the excitement around him.$14M is a big commitment for a player of his age, and you would expect Liverpool to try and talk Hertha down from that, but given some of the other clubs said to be interested, the Reds could have a real fight on their hands.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers