Arsenal compete with Liverpool and Manchester United to sign the wonderkid dubbed the “next Toni Kroos.

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly going head-to-head in the race to sign rising star **Kennet Eichhorn** from Hertha Berlin. The competition for the young European sensation has intensified, with both Premier League clubs eager to land the 16-year-old prodigy — described as the “rough diamond” of Hertha Berlin and valued at around **£17 million**.

Eichhorn has become one of the most talked-about names in German football after breaking into Hertha Berlin’s first team this season under coach **Stefan Leitl**. Initially introduced as a backup due to injuries within the squad, the young defensive midfielder quickly impressed with his composure and tactical maturity, earning a regular place in the starting lineup and already making eight appearances in Germany’s second division.

His standout performances have not gone unnoticed across Europe. According to reports from **Bild** and **Mundo Deportivo**, Hertha Berlin are open to listening to offers near the £17 million mark, as several top clubs monitor the teenager’s development.

In addition to **Arsenal** and **Manchester United**, other football powerhouses — including **Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt,** and **Bayer Leverkusen** — have dispatched scouts to observe Eichhorn in action at the Olympiastadion. Meanwhile, **Liverpool** and **Manchester City** are also believed to be conducting detailed assessments of the young midfielder, with club representatives frequently attending Hertha’s matches.

Eichhorn has earned praise for his tactical intelligence, game-reading ability, and exceptional control in midfield — attributes that have drawn comparisons to **Toni Kroos**. His manager **Stefan Leitl** expressed full confidence in the teenager’s potential, stating:

> “I don’t care if he’s 16 or 17 — Eichhorn is a major talent for Hertha. You can see in many moments that he’s destined to become a very special player.”

Although Eichhorn extended his contract with Hertha Berlin in July, his rapid rise has made it increasingly difficult for the club to resist growing interest from Europe’s elite. With his maturity, technical ability, and immense potential, **Kennet Eichhorn** is emerging as one of the brightest young talents in German football — and the battle for his signature is only jus

t beginning.