AZ Alkmaar set to sign Italian defender Natali from Bayer Leverkusen
AZ Alkmaar are set to sign Italy U19 international Andrea Natali permanently from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to €3 million.
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Alejo Sarco joins Sporting Gijón as Bayer Leverkusen secure buyback clause
Argentine striker Alejo Sarco has signed for LaLiga2 club Sporting Gijón after an 18-month spell in Germany that yielded just six Bundesliga appearances. Bayer Leverkusen have retained a buyback option.
Andrich in Leverkusen limbo as Frankfurt wait on €10m decision
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes is in contact with Robert Andrich’s management, with the midfielder’s future expected to be decided after the club’s August training camp.
Ben Seghir sidelined with thigh injury at Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that attacking player Eliesse Ben Seghir will be unavailable for the foreseeable future after sustaining a muscle injury to his right thigh during pre-season preparations.
Bayer Leverkusen hammer SF Baumberg 7-0 in Martínez’s first pre-season test
New coach Carles Martínez oversaw a dominant 7-0 victory as Afonso Moreira and Victor Boniface both scored twice in Bayer Leverkusen’s opening pre-season friendly at the MEGA Stadion.
Monheim council blocks Bayer Leverkusen youth academy after decade of planning
Bayer Leverkusen’s decade-long plan to build a youth academy in Monheim has been rejected by the city council. Chairman Fernando Carro called the vote a “huge disappointment” but vowed the club would remain persistent.
Bayer Leverkusen identify Álex Valle as Grimaldo replacement
Bayer Leverkusen have earmarked Como 1907 defender Álex Valle as a potential replacement for Alejandro Grimaldo after his move to Atlético Madrid. The Bundesliga side are also considering FC Lorient’s Arsène Kouassi as they search for a new left-back.
Bayer Leverkusen target Eintracht Frankfurt’s Arthur Theate amid Turkish interest
Bayer Leverkusen have identified Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate as a transfer target. Eintracht Frankfurt value the Belgian international at €15-20 million, with Beşiktaş and Galatasaray also keen.
Eintracht Frankfurt interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich
Eintracht Frankfurt have expressed interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Robert Andrich as they search for defensive reinforcements. Leverkusen are reportedly seeking up to €10 million, though the player may first assess his prospects under new head coach Carles Martínez.
Benfica eye Leverkusen midfielder Fernández as German champions seek quick sale
SL Benfica have emerged as suitors for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Equi Fernández, with the Bundesliga champions willing to sell the Argentine just one year after his €25 million arrival from Saudi Arabia.