Bayern Munich are experiencing internal disagreement regarding a potential transfer for Hertha BSC midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, according to a report in Kicker.de. The Bundesliga champions’ sporting director, Max Eberl, is reportedly keen to bring the 16-year-old to Säbener Straße, but members of the club’s supervisory board are hesitant about pursuing a deal.
The disagreement stems from Bayern’s broader transfer priorities this summer. Supervisory board members, including Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, are believed to favour signing an attacking player, with Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United and Yan Diomande of Lens both linked with moves to Bavaria. Pursuing either of these options would likely limit the budget available for other positions, including central midfield.
Eichhorn has quickly established himself as a regular starter for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, despite his young age. He primarily plays as a central midfielder and has demonstrated considerable potential for development. The club’s current midfield situation, however, is also a factor in the debate. With Leon Goretzka’s future potentially uncertain, the board reportedly prefers to fill any resulting vacancy with a player from Bayern’s youth academy.
This lack of concrete action from Bayern is likely to alert other clubs to Eichhorn’s availability. Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, and even Premier League champions Manchester City are all monitoring the situation and could attempt to sign the highly-rated teenager. Eichhorn’s emergence as a promising talent in the German second tier has drawn significant attention, and a bidding war could potentially ensue if Bayern Munich fail to reach a consensus.
The internal division at Bayern highlights the complexities of transfer negotiations, even for dominant clubs. Should Bayern ultimately decide against a move for Eichhorn, it would represent a missed opportunity to secure a promising young player, while potentially strengthening a rival team.
