Liverpool In 'Concrete Talks' To Beat Man City To Sign 16-Year Old Midfielder

Liverpool have made a significant move in the race to sign one of Europe's most exciting young talents. The Reds are reportedly engaging in serious discussions to secure a deal for Hertha Berlin sensation Kennet Eichhorn ahead of their Premier League rivals.

Arne Slot’s side has moved aggressively to position themselves at the front of the queue for 16-year-old wonderkid Eichhorn. According to a report from Sky Sports reporter Plettenberg, Liverpool have entered the race very concretely for the midfielder, with high-level discussions already taking place between the club and the player's representatives.

The teenager has become one of the most sought-after prospects in world football following a record-breaking season in Germany. 

With the Merseyside giants looking to refresh their long-term midfield options, Eichhorn is seen as a generational talent who could lead the club's next era of domestic and European dominance.

( )

The race for the youngster is further intensified by a relatively affordable exit path from the German capital. 

Eichhorn is planning to leave Hertha in the summer, and any potential suitor will need to activate a release clause worth around €10-12m to secure his signature.

This fee is considered a bargain for a player who has already made 18 first-team appearances for Hertha and became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the 2. Bundesliga. 

While Hertha would ideally prefer to keep their academy graduate, the structure of his contract makes a summer departure almost inevitable as Europe’s elite begin to circle.

Liverpool are not without significant competition, as Manchester City and Bayern Munich have both registered strong interest. 

The German youth international, with City considering a