Bayer Leverkusen is making progress in its efforts to sign a talented young midfielder, with discussions now underway.
The Bundesliga team wants to secure a strong position early in what is expected to be a competitive race.
Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sports Germany reports that Leverkusen officials Simon Rolfes and Kim Falkenberg met with the player’s representatives in Berlin last week.
This meeting shows they are serious about their interest.
Several top clubs, including Bayern Munich, Barcelona, RB Leipzig, PSG, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, are also interested.
No deals have been finalized yet.
The midfielder has a release clause set between €10-12 million that will come into effect this summer.
His name has only recently gained more attention among European scouts.
The player is Kennet Eichhorn.
Earlier this season, we mentioned that Manchester United was monitoring the £17 million-rated midfielder, keeping an eye on his development in the 2. Bundesliga.
Interest in him has grown since then.
Bayern Munich has also entered the race for Kennet Eichhorn, showing how competitive the situation is among leading European clubs.
Manchester United’s long-term strategy adds more context.
With Casemiro set to leave Manchester United this summer, adding new midfield players is likely to be a priority.
This could position them strongly in the competition.
However, as Bayer Leverkusen engages in direct talks and other major clubs express interest, the race for Eichhorn is intensifying ahead of the summer transfer window.