Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are closely monitoring Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Brajan Gruda following his impressive loan spell at RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old has caught the eye of several European heavyweights with two goals and five assists across all competitions in Germany this season.
Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a mid-season move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane as Mikel Arteta looks to sharpen his side's attacking edge. The Gunners have enjoyed a stellar start to the campaign but remain concerned by a lack of clinical finishing in tight matches.
Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza has revealed that earning a Kopa Trophy vote from Argentine icon Lionel Messi has fuelled his ambition to win the Ballon d'Or in the future. Meanwhile, the attacking midfielder also opened up on the difficult personal choice he made two years ago to switch his international allegiance from Germany to Algeria.
Marseille secured a resilient 1-0 victory away at Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a clinical second-half strike from Amine Gouiri. Despite yielding 58% possession to the hosts, Bruno Genesio's side executed a perfect defensive game plan to claim all three points.
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