Liverpool blocked from signing $14M talent Kennet Eichhorn in transfer setback
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersLiverpool is among a raft of top clubs interested in signing Kennet Eichhorn from German side Hertha Berlin — but the Reds won't be able to sign him this summerLiverpool won't be able to sign Kennet Eichhorn this summer(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto)Liverpool will not be able to sign Kennet Eichhorn this summer due to regulations that came into effect following the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.Eichhorn, a central midfielder for Hertha Berlin, is only 16 years old, and English clubs are not allowed to sign players who are under 18 due to Brexit rules. In slightly more positive news, Liverpool is permitted to sign Eichhorn on a pre-contract agreement this summer, but he would not be allowed to officially sign for the Reds until he turns 18 in July 2027.However, that could increase the chances of Liverpool missing out on Eichhorn altogether, depending on how eager the player is to join a new club this summer.READ MORE: Arne Slot 'walking finest of lines' with FSG as Liverpool boss gets more timeREAD MORE: Jeff Stelling urges team to call Andy Robertson ASAP and complete huge transferThe rule about not being able to sign foreign players under the age of 18 only applies to English clubs, so the biggest clubs in Spain, Germany and other top European leagues would be free to sign him this summer.Liverpool is one of a raft of clubs keeping tabs on Eichhorn, with Bundesliga trio Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Eintracht Frankfurt all keen.Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Manchester United have also been linked.Eichhorn is a highly rated young midfielder(Image: Getty Images)According to Sky Germany , Eichhorn is planning to leave Hertha this summer, in what could be a blow to Liverpool.A release clause of around €10 million to €12 million ($11.6M to $14M) is reportedly in place in his Hertha contract.Eichhorn was first included in Hertha’s matchday squad for the opening game of the 2025/26 season.Although he didn’t make his way off the bench that day, a senior debut followed just a week later as he became the 2.
Bundesliga’s youngest debutant at just 16 years and 14 days old.The teenager has since become a regular in Hertha’s side, making 19 senior appearances this season.His goal in a 6-1 win over Kaisersalutern in the third round of the DFB-Pokal in December saw him become the club’s youngest-ever scorer.That goal also saw him take Jude Bellingham’s record for the youngest scorer in the competition since the Second World War.Liverpool has signed a raft of promising youngsters over the last couple of years, including center-backs Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet, and exciting wide forward Rio Ngumoha.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.TransfersLiverpool FC