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Kennet Eichhorn (Hertha Berlin) controls the ball during the DFB Pokal match between Hertha Berlin and 1. Kaiserslautern at Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany on December 2, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images
One of Bayern Munichâs transfer targets for this summer is Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, who is one of the most heralded youngsters in Germany. Per Sport Bildâs Christian Falk, Bayern Munich is not leading the race for Eichhorn:
â It is NOT TRUE: Bayern are leading the race to sign Kennet Eichhorn. Other clubs are closer to this deal. In February, there was already a meeting with Borussia Dortmund, where they tried to secure this big talent. I think RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt are also in front, as they can offer more playing time. Bayern Munich are bringing NoĂ«l AsĂ©ko back to play in this position and can also call on Tom Bischof. Then thereâs Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar PavloviÄ. So, you can see how it starts to look hard for Eichhorn to get regular playing time in Munich! This could be a big argument for the teenager to look elsewhere. And donât forget that there are still English clubs who would like to sign him. So, at the moment, Bayern are still fighting for this big talent, but theyâre not in the driverâs seat.
Clubs interested in Kennet Eichhorn include Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayern Munich is struggling because they have several established players in Eichhorn's position, which limits his potential playing time.
RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt are competing with Bayern Munich for Kennet Eichhorn, as they can offer him more playing time.
Yes, there are English clubs that are also interested in signing Kennet Eichhorn.
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Sky Germanyâs Florian Plettenberg is reporting that Manchester Cityâs proposed buy-and-loan (similar to what it is doing with Philadelphia Union phenom Cavan Sullivan) with Bayer Leverkusen is doable. However, Eichhorn is also the primary midfield target for Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig, while Borussia Dortmund is in the mix (just not leading the way):
đšâ€”ïž More on our exclusive news about the planned loan between Manchester City and Bayer 04 Leverkusen: The loan structure of the deal is possible. Kennet Eichhorn turns 17 at the end of July. #MCFC
For Bayern and Leipzig, he remains their priority target. Dortmund are currently not in pole position despite reports. Meetings and talks with all five clubs have taken place. Decision still open.
The entrance of Manchester City â and its loan plan â into the mix has to be concerning for Bayern Munich, especially as it appears that the Bavarians are getting more serious about the youngster.
It feels like the dance that Real Madrid and Kenan Yıldız have been doing could mean they eventually get together, but likely not any time soon, given that Yıldız has a commitment through 2030 in Italy:
Real Madrid have held long-term discussions regarding Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz, as reported by Tuttosport. It would be almost impossible for the 21-year-old to leave the Bianconeri this summer after renewing his contract, but Los Blancos want a pre-emptive right to sign the Turkey international if he decides to leave in the future. There could also be players going the other way in the deal, with Real Madrid possibly holding an option to re-sign them, and forwards Brahim DĂaz and Gonzalo GarcĂa have been linked.
Even though Bayern Munich is moving on from Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson; AC Milan, Juventus, Fenerbahçe SK, and Al Ahli are all reportedly interested:
High on their list is Nicolas Jackson, a player with a large value who theyâll likely be looking to sell or loan.
Heâs had a decent run in the Bayern team towards the end of the season as Vincent Kompany has rotated his first team, but it still doesnât seem like the German giants want to buy him. A report in Bild today names a few teams who might be â AC Milan, Juventus, Fenerbahce and Al Ahli.
Manchester City would like to ink Joƥko Gvardiol and Phil Foden to new contracts:
Manchester City are in talks with defender Josko Gvardiol and attacking midfielder Phil Foden regarding new contracts.
Gvardiol is an interesting name to keep an eye on. Injured for large portions of this season, he was linked to Bayern Munich in the past. With his contract running until 2028, next summer might be more realistic if Bayern Munich wants to rekindle an old flame.
LookâŠyou could do a whole lot worse than Portugal to play out the remainder of your career if you are FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski:
đšđ Porto have very concrete interest in Robert Lewandowski. But nothing advanced or agreed at this stage.
Many offers and enquiries are on the table. An extension at FC Barcelona is still possible. Decisions remain open. However, Porto want to seriously try for the deal. @SkySportDE
Juventus might have some lofty plans for the summer, including pursuits of both former Bayern Munich defender David Alaba and current FC Bayern center-back Kim Min-jae:
Juventus are interested in signing Manchester City pair Bernardo Silva and John Stones as free agents. They are also looking at Bayern Munich center back Kim Min-jae, Real Madrid defender David Alaba and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
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