Bayer Leverkusen news

Former Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe has revealed Granit Xhaka asked for his input before moving to the "sleeping giants" of Sunderland.

Nicolas Jackson has been left out from Chelsea's squad for their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge, fuelling speculation over his future. The 24-year-old trained alone earlier on Friday, with Newcastle and Bayern Munich keen on a summer move. The striker has also now reportedly asked officially to leave the west London side.

Estevao Willian marked his Stamford Bridge debut in style, netting his first goal for Chelsea during their pre-season clash with Bayer Leverkusen. The 17-year-old Brazilian winger, signed with huge excitement earlier this summer, calmly finished a rebound before kissing the badge in front of a delighted home crowd.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has named the "priority" position that his side must strengthen ahead of the summer transfer window shutting.

Bayer Leverkusen are navigating a possible move for former Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof, a report says.

Manchester City have entered the race for AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, challenging Bayer Leverkusen in a late-window transfer battle.

Sevilla’s Loic Bade is holding out for a move to Inter, rejecting offers from Bayer Leverkusen and Bournemouth as he awaits a defensive spot to open.

Bayer Leverkusen have been warned not to expect immediate miracles from their new-look squad, but Erik ten Hag has received a vote of confidence.

Bayer Leverkusen’s opening bid for Eliesse Ben Seghir has been rejected by Monaco, with Borussia Dortmund also eyeing the highly-rated winger.

Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on the signing of Loic Bade from Sevilla, having struck up a deal with the Spanish side amid links to Inter.

Bayer Leverkusen have reached full agreement with Manchester City on a one-year loan deal, hijacking Borussia Dortmund's pursuit of the youngster.

Rasmus Hojlund’s anticipated loan switch to AC Milan is hanging by a thread, with the Italian giants reportedly closing in on Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface instead. The 22-year-old Danish striker had been poised for a season-long loan to the San Siro after falling down the pecking order at Manchester United following the club’s signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Manchester City’s teenage star Claudio Echeverri has completed a season-long loan move to Bayer Leverkusen. The 19-year-old Argentine talent, who joined City from River Plate in 2024, will spend the campaign in Germany under new coach Erik ten Hag. The deal is a straight loan with no option to buy as City look to give the playmaker valuable first-team experience.