FC Bayern continues to scout for promising young players on the international transfer market. It appears that a young defensive talent from the English Premier League has caught the eye of the German record champions.

As reported by TEAMtalk, the Munich club is showing interest in Lucas Herrington of Hull City. However, the 19-year-old is also on the radar of several top European clubs.

Herrington moved to England just last summer and has quickly made a name for himself there. The Australian-German defender has impressed with his development and has apparently caught the attention of Bayern’s scouts.

According to information from TEAMtalk, both FC Bayern and RB Leipzig have had the defender scouted during the current season.

Half of Europe is chasing the rising star

Interest is said to be particularly strong at FC Barcelona, whose scouts have been impressed by Herrington’s development since his move to Hull City.

The competition for the talented defender could intensify significantly in the coming months. In addition to Bayern, Leipzig, and Barcelona, several English clubs are also said to be closely monitoring the 19-year-old’s progress.

As early as last summer, Liverpool, Manchester United, Everton, and Newcastle United were linked with Herrington.

Chelsea’s owners, BlueCo, as well as the City Football Group—which includes Manchester City, among others—are also said to be monitoring the player’s situation.

What’s particularly noteworthy is that Barcelona apparently made a concrete move for him even before his move to England. In June 2026, the Catalans are said to have submitted an offer of around ten million euros. However, reports indicate that this offer was rejected.

Instead, Herrington joined Hull City in August.

Herrington could end up costing significantly more

For the newly promoted EPL club, signing the young defender was already a substantial investment. The initial transfer fee is said to have been around 15 million euros. With agreed-upon bonus payments, the total package could even rise to as much as 22 million euros.

This makes it clear that Hull City won’t be willing to let the player go easily. Especially since Herrington is tied to the club for the long term. His current contract runs through the summer of 2031.

The 19-year-old has also already gained some international experience. The defender has made eight international appearances for the Australian national team so far.

For FC Bayern, Herrington could be of particular interest with an eye toward long-term roster planning.

Competition for spots in Munich’s central defense is currently fierce, with Dayot Upamecano, Minjae Kim, and Jonathan Tah vying for positions. Nevertheless, club officials regularly keep an eye on young players who could play an important role in the future.

It remains to be seen whether this initial scouting will actually lead to concrete transfer interest.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/03/bayern-scouts-nehmen-begehrtes-abwehrtalent-ins-visier/.