Emirates Stadium side line-up move for Bundesliga star. Arsenal are readying a bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender according to The Sun. Despite Francis Coquelin’s good run of form it’s clear Arsene Wenger is keen to bring in a strong defensively minded midfielder and having considered moves for Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin and AS Monaco youngster Geoffrey ...Full Story »

Victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday has already been forgotten about by Bayer Leverkusen, who return to playing catch-up in the Bundesliga this weekend. Strugglers Freiburg are the visitors to the BayArena and what will certainly be a different type of opponent does not necessarily make them any easier to beat, even if Leverkusen have just defeated the Spanish cham...Full Story »

Two of the Bundesliga's heavyweights meet this Sunday with the shared aim of strengthening their claim for a place in the Champions League next season. Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach are level on 23 points leading into this weekend's meeting at the BayArena - and both are regarded as serious candidates for a top three finish. At the start of a week which sees both clubs involved...Full Story »

The Germany midfielder has reportedly attracted the interest of Arsenal, but his current club have stressed he is not for sale Bayer Leverkusen have made it clear that they have no intention of selling Lars Bender amid reports linking the midfielder with a move to Arsenal. The Germany international has developed into one of Leverkusen's undisputed star players since joining the Werkself from...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen say there is no chance in-demand Germany international Lars Bender will be sold this summer. The 24-year-old midfielder has reportedly been the subject of a failed £19.7m bid from Premier League outfit Arsenal. And Leverkusen have now stated that even a greatly improved offer would not land Bender, who is "not for sale at any price". A spokesperson for the Bundesliga s...Full Story »

Germany midfielder Lars Bender is eagerly anticipating Wednesday's international friendly against Argentina, and is relishing the prospect of locking horns with Lionel Messi again in particular. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder previously took on the Barcelona star in last year's Champions League, when the Argentine netted a stunning five goals in one game. Nevertheless, despite the memory of Me...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen defender repays faith of Germany coach Joachim Low: Happy with his side after Denmark win Germany coach Joachim Low believes his side are growing into the tournament after they qualified for the quarter-finals with a 100 per cent record. Goals from Lukas Podolski and Lars Bender were sandwiched by a strike from Denmark's Michael Krohn-Dehli. The win now sets Low's team up fo...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen have been dealt an injury blow after midfielder Lars Bender picked up a muscle injury in the aftermath of their 3-2 Bundesliga loss away to Wolfsburg last weekend. The Germany international sustained the knock in the closing stages of the game, and underwent further examination on Monday to determine the extent of the problem. Bender diagnosed with a torn thigh muscle followin...Full Story »

Germany coach Joachim Loew has called up Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender for this week’s friendly against Poland. The German football federation said Loew called up the 22-year-old Bender on Sunday—a day after he decided to rest three of Germany’s key players for Tuesday’s game in Gdansk. It’s the first time Bender has been included in the national squad. ...Full Story »