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Liverpool are in the race to sign a Hertha Berlin wonderkid. (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool appear to be accelerating their transfer plans, with the Reds reported to have joined the pursuit of Hertha Berlin wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn.

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The club is said to have already conducted concrete talks with the 16-year-old, who is establishing a reputation as one of the most coveted talents in Germany.Eichhorn has made 19 senior appearances for Hertha this season, but is reportedly already planning to depart the club this summer. He has represented Germany at U15, U16 and U17 level, captaining his country in all four appearances for the latter.Liverpool is said to be in talks with Kennet Eichhorn (Image: Getty Images)Eichhorn could follow in the footsteps of not only Jacquet and Ndukwe in making the switch to Liverpool this summer, but also Samuel Martinez.The Reds are believed to be closing in on a deal for the 17-year-old attacking midfielder, who currently plays for Atletico Nacional in his native Colombia.