- PSV set €25M price tag for Belgian winger
- Bayer Leverkusen’s UCL status gives them an edge
- Malik Tillman also close to joining Bayer
Key Takeaways:
Bayer Leverkusen have entered the race to sign Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven, identifying the Belgian winger as the ideal replacement for Florian Wirtz, who recently joined Liverpool. The 22-year-old right-sided forward is also attracting interest from Premier League clubs Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest.
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Bakayoko is highly valued by Leverkusen’s technical staff, and the Bundesliga champions see his profile as a perfect fit. PSV have reportedly set an asking price of €25 million. Although Nottingham Forest remain interested, their offer of Conference League football puts them at a disadvantage, with Bakayoko preferring a club that will play in the Champions League—making Leverkusen the frontrunners.
In addition to Bakayoko, Leverkusen are also on the verge of signing his PSV teammate Malik Tillman. The 23-year-old American midfielder has a €35 million release clause and is expected to undergo a medical in the United States in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen could face a battle to retain veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka, as several Italian clubs have turned their attention to him after failing to sign Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge.