Andoni Iraola is highly sought after as he prepares to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season. While Crystal Palace have reportedly already presented a lucrative, multi-million-pound contract to secure the Spanish manager, Bayer Leverkusen are also closely monitoring his situation. The German club hope to convince him to take over their long-term project this summer.
After BVB’s 0-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, players and staff are mostly concerned about the sporadic boos aimed at Nico Schlotterbeck. It is commendable that they are closing ranks to defend him, but this solidarity also masks a troubling drop in team morale.
Nico Schlotterbeck’s commitment to Borussia Dortmund has been met with unexpected hostility from the club’s own supporters. Despite signing a massive contract extension until 2031, the defender was subjected to audible jeers during BVB's 1-0 home defeat against Bayer Leverkusen.
Former Liverpool midfielder Vladimir Smicer believes Mikel Arteta missed a trick by signing Viktor Gyokeres over Patrik Schick. The Czech legend claims the Bayer Leverkusen star's superior finishing would have already secured the Premier League trophy for the Gunners.
Amid the debate surrounding Nagelsmann, VfB Stuttgart are in talks with Deniz Undav over a new contract. The striker’s salary demands are said to be of historic proportions.
Borussia Dortmund’s next match is against Bayer Leverkusen. Just over 15 years ago, a wild incident occurred within the BVB camp in the run-up to this fixture. Right at the heart of it all: Kevin Großkreutz.
GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Aaronson delivering a crucial moment for Leeds in their dramatic penalties win over West Ham.
U21 international striker Nicolo Tresoldi could play for as many as three major footballing nations and is reportedly looking to move clubs again this summer. Which national team manager will be the first to call him? And what’s the situation with BVB?
Arsenal have emerged as the frontrunners to land Bayer Leverkusen sensation Christian Kofane this summer. The teenage forward’s representative has confirmed that interest from north London is high as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options, particularly as the Gunners edge closer to clinching the Premier League title this season.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has leapt to the defence of Florian Wirtz, insisting that the heavy criticism aimed at the attacker following his move to Liverpool has been unfair. The young playmaker has struggled to consistently find his best form since arriving at Anfield, leading to questions over his adaptation to the Premier League.
Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly considering a move for Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a replacement for Kasper Hjulmand. Die Werkself are considering a change in the coaching seat even though Hjulmand only arrived at the BayArena in September last year.
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