Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou has keen admirers in the Premier League. The 23-year-old, who can play as a right-back and center-back, is wanted by two top English clubs. Per Sport Bild in Germany, Manchester United and Tottenham are the two suitors. Both clubs are keen to bring in the talented stopper, who was at the African Cup of Nations recently. Given the Ivory Coast inter...Full Story »

Manchester United were linked with two players from the German Bundesliga this weekend. The Red Devils, who beat Aston Villa in the Premier League, are chasing defensive improvements. Per the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils retain interest in Bayer Leverkusen defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba. Leverkusen are top of the German Bundesliga, beating Bayern Munich 3-0 at the ...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen have already identified their replacement for Xabi Alonso. Bayer's coach is the firm favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with the German to step down at the end of the season. Relevo says Bayer are ready to stick with a Spanish theme. Former Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui is wanted by Bayer should they lose Xabi over the summer. Lopetegui is a free agent aft...Full Story »

Jeremie Frimpong fired into an empty net in stoppage time to cap Bayer Leverkusen’s outstanding 3-0 win over Bayern Munich as they celebrated carnival weekend in the Rhineland by moving five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.Josip Stanisic, the man on loan from Bayern, opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Alex Grimaldo doubled the advantage five minutes into the second half...Full Story »

Liverpool should look at Xabi Alonso as an obvious choice to succeed Jurgen Klopp this summer. That is the view of former Reds star Jermaine Pennant, who believes Alonso can shine in England. The former midfielder, who played for the Reds, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and other clubs, is top of the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. "My first choice for Liverpool has to be Xabi Alonso," Pennan...Full Story »

WEST HAM are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. The 23-year-old striker has been linked with both Newcastle and Chelsea. West Ham could smash their transfer record to sign Victor Boniface Credit: Reuters Hammers’ technical director Tim Steidten is pushing for the massive swoop and could pull it off before the window shuts. Boniface ha...Full Story »

Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich are among the top clubs keeping their tabs on Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to Sport Bild. That comes despite an agreement being made that the 20-year-old -- whose current contract runs until 2027 -- will stay with the Bundesliga league leaders until at least 2025. His father and advisor Hans-Joachim Wirtz has sta...Full Story »

West Ham considering loan move for Man City's Kalvin Phillips According to The Mirror, West Ham is considering a loan transfer for Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips. After Juventus withdrew from the competition to sign the England international, the player has been strongly linked to a number of Premier League teams in recent days, notably Newcastle and Crystal Palace. Phillips has long be...Full Story »

Alonso and his two star players are being linked with a move Thomas Tuchel's reigning champions have won the Bundesliga in each of the last 11 seasons. However, Bayern had to rely on Borussia Dortmund dropping points on the final day of the 2022/23 campaign to snatch the title and trail Leverkusen this term. Xabi Alonso, who regally patrolled the base of midfield for three years during Bayern'...Full Story »

According to Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie "is not happy as a substitute" at BayArena and is "open for a new challenge in winter as he wants to play regularly" amidst strong links to Liverpool. Things have been going fine for the Reds lately, with Jurgen Klopp's side sitting top of the Premier League and wiping away the bleak memori...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are monitoring the transfer situation around Florian Wirtz, reports suggest. The German wonderkid has captured the attention of Europe's elite footballing institutions including Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Florian Wirtz is being tracked by Man Utd scouts Credit: Rex However, the Bayer Leverkusen star is also being tracked by the Red Devils, according to Sky Sports in Germ...Full Story »

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz in the wake of Riyad Mahrez's departure to Al-Ahli. ·Wirtz recovered from ACL injury·City have money to spend·Leverkusen willing to sell if price is right WHAT HAPPENED? Wirtz has been lauded as one of Europe's hottest young prospects for some time and he could be on the way to the Etihad....Full Story »

Arsenal have been one of the most active Premier League clubs so far in the summer window. Kai Havertz has already joined in a £65m move from Chelsea, while the club is expected to complete deals for West Ham captain Declan Rice and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber in the coming days. Rice and Timber will undergo medicals with the north London club on Friday and are set to join for a combin...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen have signed Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal on a five-year deal, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the German club paid €25 million euros ($27.2m) for the 30-year old. Xhaka joins Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen after spending seven seasons with Arsenal in which he made 297 appearances, with ...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka's move to Bayer Leverkusen is back on. The Switzerland international's switch had appeared in jeopardy over Arsenal's asking price. However, The Sun says there has now been movement in the last 24 hours, with Bayer willing to go to £21.5m for the midfielder. Xhaka's personal terms won't be a problem, with contract talks having been held before the end of...Full Story »

Granit Xhaka is reportedly edging ever closer to an Arsenal exit, with Bayer Leverkusen prepared to pay significantly more for the midfielder. WHAT HAPPENED? Football.London report that the Swiss international is closing in on a £21.5 million ($27.3m) transfer to the Bundesliga side, which is a significantly higher figure than the £13m ($16.5m) that was initially reported when the m...Full Story »

Manchester United have joined the interest in Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby. The France international has long been linked with a move to England, where Arsenal and Newcastle have held an interest. Sky Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg is reporting United have now entered the fray. Diaby has managed 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions for Bayer this season. Plettenberg state...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN. The 30-year-old has a year remaining on his current contract and although the Gunners have an option to extend by a further year, sources say the club are yet to trigger the clause. That has created uncertainty in the midfielder's mind over his future and Leverkusen have looked to capitalise by appro...Full Story »

Arsenal have joined Newcastle United in their interest in Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby. BILD says Arsenal are rated favourites for his signature, though former club PSG are also keen. The 23-year-old Diaby battled to breakthrough at PSG before eventually being sold to Italian minnows Crotone. He has since built his career at Bayer and now is back on the radar of PSG, along with Arse...Full Story »

Barcelona are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz. The 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen star is one of the biggest talents on the continent and according to Sky Sport Germany, the first contact has already been made. There has already been a call from Barca to the player's father to find out about his situation. With a contract until 2027, the club will have to negotiate an exi...Full Story »