Man City have smart transfer plan for rumoured Arsenal & Man United target

Manchester City have a smart transfer plan in place with Kennet Eichhorn as they want to sign the midfield wonderkid and then loan him out.

That’s according to Christian Falk in his latest exclusive column for CF Bayern Insider, with the German journalist naming Bayer Leverkusen as a potential loan destination for the 16-year-old.

Eichhorn is fast establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in Europe at the moment, with a number of top clubs linked with him in recent times.

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Arsenal and Manchester United have previously been mentioned as suitors for the teenager in a report from TEAMtalk, but the latest information from Falk seems to be that Man City are ahead with their interest and plans for the player.

Manchester City’s transfer plan for Kennet Eichhorn

“It is TRUE: Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have the idea to sign Kennet Eichhorn and then loan him back to Bayer Leverkusen,” Falk said.

“That’s an idea and there’s a good reason for this. Eichhorn is not allowed to play for Man City, as he’s still 16 years old. So, they have to find a way of saving him for the future, and this method would allow them to do so. Activate his roughly €12m [£10.3m] release clause at Hertha BSC and let him play in the Bundesliga.

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“Normally, I don’t like accusations of the Bundesliga being a “farmer’s league”, but in this case, it could be true! They’d let Eichhorn play until he’s 18 years of age, then he’d be allowed to play in the Premier League for Man City – if he’s good enough! Now, if they want to buy him, they have to guarantee him playing time at another club. Leverkusen would be fine with this!

“Borussia Dortmund are thinking of buying the player themselves, as he has long-term value. And Bayern also remain interested in the teenager.”

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Manchester City’s other targets in midfield

City would be building for the future with a move for Eichhorn, but they’re also looking for players who can strengthen them straight away in the middle of the park.

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde could be available and has been linked with MCFC in a report from Spanish publication AS.

City have also been linked by BBC Sport as the most likely destination for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.