Bayer Leverkusen have joined the chase to sign SV Werder Bremen goalkeeper Mio Backhaus this summer, as competition heats up for the highly-rated 22-year-old shot-stopper.
Argentina have announced their provisional 55-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, with Lionel Messi set to captain the defending champions while three players from German clubs receive surprise inclusions.
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are targeting Burnley defender Maxime Esteve following the Clarets’ relegation to the Championship, with two other Premier League clubs also monitoring the French centre-back.
Rune Gjerulff names his Bundesliga Team of the Week for Matchday 32, featuring a 4-1-3-2 formation with standout displays from Alexander Nübel, Patrik Schick, and Leon Goretzka.
Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig in a vital Bundesliga clash at the BayArena, with both clubs fighting for Champions League qualification spots and the starting elevens now confirmed.
RB Leipzig manager Ole Werner has criticised his side’s slow attack and porous defence following a 4-1 thrashing at Bayer Leverkusen, though midfielder Christoph Baumgartner remains confident of securing Champions League qualification.
Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig has sparked debate after their opening goal came from a quick ball boy throw-in that bypassed new DFL recommendations.
Patrik Schick netted a stunning hat-trick as Bayer Leverkusen crushed RB Leipzig 4-1 to keep their Champions League dreams alive, with summer signing Ibrahim Maza stealing headlines for his creative masterclass.