Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign highly rated Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichorn. The teenager has attracted growing attention across Europe after breaking into senior football at just 16 years old.
Arsenal tracking Kennet Eichhorn development
Arsenal continue to monitor emerging talent across Europe as the club looks to strengthen its long term recruitment pipeline.
According to reports relayed from German sources, Arsenal are among the clubs showing interest in Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn.
The young German midfielder has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting prospects in Hertha’s system.
Eichhorn made his professional debut in the 2. Bundesliga in 2025 at just 16 years old, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in the competition.
Teenage midfielder attracting major European interest
Arsenal are not alone in monitoring the midfielder’s progress.
Several major European clubs have also tracked Eichhorn’s development after his rapid rise in German football.
Manchester United are among the teams following the situation closely, while a number of Bundesliga clubs have also shown interest in the Hertha academy graduate.
The teenager has already featured for Germany at youth level and continues to gain experience in senior football despite his age.
Arsenal continue youth focused recruitment strategy
Arsenal’s recruitment strategy under Mikel Arteta has placed strong emphasis on identifying elite young talent before their value rises dramatically.
That approach has already seen young players receive opportunities in the first team, including when Arsenal made history under Mikel Arteta by starting two 16 year olds in the same match.
The club’s success in developing players such as Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard has reinforced that approach.
Eichhorn fits the profile Arsenal have targeted in recent seasons; a technically strong midfielder with high potential and experience beyond his years.
While no formal move has been made, the Gunners are expected to continue tracking the Hertha Berlin prospect as his development progresses.
