Liverpool moving fast to sign €10m German wonderkid after breakout season

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Liverpool have reportedly held ‘concrete talks’ over the signing over German youngster Kennet Eichhorn.The Reds are on the lookout to beef up their midfield this summer, with defensive midfield seen as being a key addition.Although he is only 16, Liverpool have seemingly identified Hertha Berlin talent Eichhorn as a potential solution. You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it?

Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Liverpool hold talks over Eichhorn signingFor those not familiar with Eichhorn, he is the latest talent to breakout into the German second division.Just like Assan Ouedraogo at Schalke before him, Eichhorn has become a starter in the Bundesliga 2, shining for Hertha in what was otherwise another frustrating campaign.The 16-year-old has quickly become a key player, starting 14 league matches, scoring one goal.And according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, this has caught the eye of Liverpool, who are now moving fast to beat the competition to Eichhorn.Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: What’s now expected to happen with Ibrahima Konate after his last contracted Liverpool game“Liverpool have entered the race very concretely for 16 y/o wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn,” the journalist posted to X.“Concrete talks have already taken place, as sources from England confirm. Eichhorn is planning to leave Hertha BSC in the summer.

Release clause worth around €10-12m.”EU rules state that Eichhorn would not be eligible to join Liverpool until turning 18, which he will next July.But the Reds could potentially get themselves in the picture and perhaps strike a deal with Hertha which could secure the player. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox