Manchester City eye Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza and German wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn
Manchester City eye Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza and German wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn Manchester City could be set for a midfield revamp this summer, with Bernardo Silva set to leave and uncertainty surrounding Rodri’s future . City are exploring the market for several midfield targets and have now been linked with Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza and Hertha Berlin’s Kennet Eichhorn. According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg , City are closely monitoring Maza’s situation but have yet to contact Leverkusen about a potential deal.
Leverkusen are not prepared to sell him, but City are expected to test their resolve should they decide to intensify their interest. The Algerian joined Leverkusen last summer from Hertha Berlin and has impressed, registering five goals and six assists across all competitions. The 20-year-old is primarily an attacking midfielder, but can play in central midfield and as a centre-forward, highlighting his versatility.
Maza is a strong dribbler and playmaker, ranking first for successful dribbles per game and third for big chances created among Leverkusen players in the Bundesliga this term. Meanwhile, Plettenberg also reports that City have registered their interest in Eichhorn, but face competition from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Leverkusen and RB Leipzig. The Daily Mail also claims that Manchester United are interested in the German defensive midfielder.
The 16-year-old has grabbed the attention of several clubs following his impressive displays for Hertha in the 2. Bundesliga this season. He has featured in 17 games across all competitions, establishing himself as a regular for Stefan Leitl’s side.
Eichhorn is considered a calm midfielder, who has an excellent reading of the game and can dictate play from deep. He idolises City legend Kevin De Bruyne , but it remains to be seen whether that will influence his next move.