UMVA has learned that Manchester City have a shrewd transfer plan in place to sign a highly touted young midfielder, Kennet Eichhorn, and then loan him out to a top European club.
The plan, according to sources familiar with the situation, involves activating Eichhorn's release clause at Hertha BSC and then sending him on loan to a club in the Bundesliga, where he can gain valuable experience and develop his skills.
Industry insiders say that Manchester City's motivation for this move is to ensure that Eichhorn is allowed to play in the Premier League as soon as he turns 18, when the loan agreement expires.
Several top clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, have already been approached about taking Eichhorn on loan, with Manchester City's scouts reportedly convinced that the 16-year-old has the potential to become a key player in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, other clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, are also said to be interested in signing Eichhorn, with the German teenager reportedly being touted as one of the most exciting young players in Europe at the moment.
Manchester City's transfer plan for Eichhorn is seen as a savvy move, allowing the club to acquire a talented young player while also giving him the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a top European league.
However, the plan is not without its risks, with some critics arguing that it could be seen as a way of "farming" Eichhorn, rather than giving him a chance to develop his skills at Manchester City.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester City's plan will come to fruition, but one thing is certain: Eichhorn is one of the most exciting young players in European football, and his next move will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
