The most pressing issue at Bayer Leverkusen right now is the growing uncertainty over Jarell Quansah's future. As reported by Sport Bild via GOAL, Real Madrid have entered the race for the 23-year-old England international, joining Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea in monitoring his situation. Liverpool hold a buyback clause worth 70 million euros, active from June 15, 2027, and are considered likely to use it. Arsenal went as far as submitting a 65 million euro bid last summer, which Leverkusen rejected. The club values Quansah highly, and he accepted the decision to stay, but retaining him beyond next summer looks increasingly difficult.

On the pitch, Leverkusen's form has been mixed under new coach Carles Martinez. The structured sports data confirms a 2-0 Bundesliga win over RB Leipzig on September 20, a result that helped the club reach five points before a subsequent match brought them to seven from four games, placing them fifth. That position, level with both Augsburg above and Mainz 05 below, reflects a competitive but inconsistent start to the season.

Quansah himself has been a notable performer, contributing five goals and one assist across 50 appearances for the club, and Martinez has shifted him from centre-back to right-back this season. The next test comes on October 10, when Leverkusen travel to Mainz 05, a direct rival in the standings, making it a fixture with real implications for early-season momentum.