Chelsea is one of several Premier League clubs watching 16-year-old German Hertha midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man City are also monitoring the player. It is said that Newcastle United is making the strongest effort to sign him. Eichhorn has 4 caps and 2 goals for Germany's U17 national team and has made 15 appearances for Hertha in the 2. Bundesliga during the 2025/2026 season. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €20.00m. Recent reports from April 2026 state there is a release clause for the upcoming summer valued between €10-12 million, conditional on Hertha BSC not achieving promotion.