Big money! Liverpool gearing up for a battle over German wonderkid

The Scousers are ready to put a hefty offer on the table.

Details: According to Florian Plettenberg on his X social media page, English side Liverpool are preparing an official bid to German club Hertha for 16-year-old defensive midfielder Kenneth Eichhorn.

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Reports suggest Liverpool’s scouts have been keeping a close eye on Eichhorn this season and have come away highly impressed. Hertha understands it will be tough to hold on to their prodigy, so they’re willing to let him go for €12 million.

This season, Eichhorn has made 20 appearances for Hertha, even scoring 2 goals. His market value, according to Transfermarkt, is estimated at €20 million—a staggering figure considering Kenneth’s age.

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