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Arsenal FC v AC Milan: Pre-Season Friendly

Arsenal and Porto agree €27m Kiwior transfer

Arsenal are finalising Jakub Kiwior’s transfer to Porto after reigniting talks for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie.

Chelsea FC v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Pre-Season Friendly

Arsenal make significant breakthrough in bid to sign Leverkusen star Hincapie

Arsenal have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, after a loan with obligation to buy deal was struck.

Man Utd mocked by Leverkusen before UCL draw over Grimsby defeat

Bayer Leverkusen mocked Manchester United on social media just moments before the 2025-26 Champions League draw. Leverkusen taunted the Red Devils by name-dropping Grimsby Town following the Premier League side's defeat at the hands of the League Two side in the second round of the Carabao Cup. For the first time in history, United exited a cup competition after losing against a fourth-tier team.

Trent & the UCL draw's biggest winners and losers

Whether he's on the pitch or the bench, the Scouser is set for a hostile reception at Anfield, while the champions have been dealt a bad hand

Arsenal in direct talks with Leverkusen over Hincapie

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.

Ten Hag under pressure? Playing style and management concern Leverkusen

Erik ten Hag is already under scrutiny at Bayer Leverkusen after early performances failed to show signs of his trademark philosophy.

Quinten Timber of Feyenoord celebrates scoring

Ten Hag shut down as Leverkusen's Timber bid rejected

Dutch club Feyenoord have rejected Bayer Leverkusen’s opening bid for midfielder Quinten Timber amid a tense ongoing contract standoff.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v TSG Hoffenheim - Bundesliga

Arsenal warned off Hincapie as Leverkusen speak out

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes says the German side are yet to receive a bid from Arsenal for defender Piero Hincapie.

Arsenal cancel private jet lined up for sale amid Hincapie talks

Arsenal had to cancel a private jet that was lined up for Jakub Kiwior to travel to Porto to finalise his £22.5 million move to the Portuguese club. The Gunners are yet to agree on a deal with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of Piero Hincapie, despite the player agreeing personal terms. The Premier League giants won't be able to sanction Kiwior's transfer unless Hincapie's move is sealed.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Pisa SC - Pre-Season Friendly

Ten Hag signs Real Madrid legend after secret Leverkusen medical

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the signing of Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid after the defender completed a 'secret' medical.

Boniface opens up on failed Milan move and admits he wanted to retire

Victor Boniface speaks out again after his failed transfer to AC Milan and admits he considered retirement due to his recurring knee problems.

Spurs snubbed again! Hincapie agrees personal terms with Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal on a long-term contract, snubbing Tottenham in the process. Arsenal will now negotiate a fee with Leverkusen for the Ecuadorian centre-back as they bid to hijack another Spurs transfer following the capture of Eberechi Eze.

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Ten Hag lands Real Madrid legend with secret medical passed

Lucas Vazquez is finally set to join a new club following his departure from Real Madrid, with the Spaniard setting sail to the Bundesliga.

Ecuador v Brazil - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Spurs target Hincapie reacts to rival Arsenal interest

Either Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur will miss out after identifying Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie as a target in the summer transfer window's final week.

Why Arsenal want to sign 'new Ramos' Hincapie

The Gunners are looking too add a versatile defender to their squad and their search has taken them to a Bundesliga title-winner

Brits Abroad: Kane unstoppable but Rashford & Jobe flop

GOAL runs through the best and worst of British players plying their trade on foreign soil after the second week of the new European season

Mbappe, Ten Hag and Europe's biggest winners & losers

The Frenchman is fit and firing again for Los Blancos, while the former Manchester United boss has made a poor start to his new job

Another hijack! Arsenal working to sign €60m Spurs target

Tottenham Hotspur had identified Piero Hincapie as someone worth pursuing in the final days of the transfer window, but are now at risk of losing another target to Arsenal.

Sporting CP v SL Benfica - Portuguese Super Cup

AC Milan reach €27m agreement to sign Sporting CP striker

AC Milan are closing in on Sporting CP striker Conrad Harder, but the Dane forward prefers a move to France.

Hojlund to AC Milan back on as Boniface transfer falls through

Rasmus Hojlund's proposed move to AC Milan from Manchester United could be back on after Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface failed his medical at San Siro. Boniface will now be staying at Leverkusen, which opens the door for Milan to reignite their interest in Hojlund.

Manchester City FC v Al Ain FC: Group G - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Ten Hag lauds Man City loanee ahead of 'new Bayer Leverkusen era'

Bayer Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag spoke about Claudio Echeverri's arrival from Manchester City with excitement and hinted he could start on Saturday.

'Ten Hag was never the problem' - Xhaka explains Sunderland transfer

Granit Xhaka claims Erik ten Hag was never the problem and his decision to move to Sunderland stems from his desire to become a coach.

Echeverri completes Bayer Leverkusen loan from Man City

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.

Hojlund to STAY at Man Utd?! Striker's Milan move at risk

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.

AC Milan reach Boniface agreement after backing out of Hojlund deal

AC Milan have agreed a loan deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Victor Boniface, with only personal terms left to be agreed.

USMNT transfers: Reyna talks with Parma reportedly advance

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.

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