Bayer Leverkusen is chasing talent: Akliouche and Tomás in focus!

Bayer Leverkusen is chasing talent: Akliouche and Tomás in focus!

In recent weeks, Bayer Leverkusen has drawn interest in several promising talents, including Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco and Tiago Tomás from VfL Wolfsburg. How Transfer market reports, the Bundesliga club has already started discussions with the players' side and AS Monaco regarding Akliouche. The 23-year-old midfielder, who is bound to Monaco until 2028, scored seven goals and provided twelve assists in 43 games last season. His market value has increased from 25 million to an impressive 45 million euros, making him the highest value in the Monaco squad.

But that's not all: Another hot topic on the transfer market is Tiago Tomás. The player has also attracted a lot of interest after he contributed six goals and two assists in 36 appearances last season, seeing his market value double to €12 million. His former club Sporting Lisbon would receive ten percent of the amount in the event of a transfer. The question arises here: Will Leverkusen manage to keep the transfer fees for these talents within an acceptable range?

Promising new arrivals

However, Leverkusen has already pulled off a coup that is being hailed as a “good deal” in the media. Ndjicoura Bomba from Club Sportif de Bamako has agreed on a transfer with the Rhinelanders. The 17-year-old will join Leverkusen for the 2026/27 season after his 18th birthday next March. The price for the Mali international? Just 1.5 million euros, although the medical check is still pending.

Another talent who has already been marketed as part of a transfer to Leverkusen is Issa Traoré. The 17-year-old caught the eye for Mali at the recent U17 World Cup, where he was the third-best scorer and played a key role in their third-place finish. The team, coached by Soumaila Coulibaly, had an impressive defense that only allowed four goals. The player will not be able to move to Europe until 2026 as he must comply with FIFA regulations, which will only allow him to move once he turns 18.

International interest

Leverkusen's commitment to Africa is paying off as there was great interest in Traoré. Several clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, were already interested in the talent. Ultimately, Bayer convinced the player, who defeated those responsible with his impressive performance in a three-month trial training session in Leverkusen. More exciting talent that is dominant on the coach and scouting team's radar remains to be seen, especially in a few months when these young players could hit the ground running in the Bundesliga.

The combination of promising talent and Leverkusen's strategic orientation shows that they have a good knack for promising investments here. Fans can be curious to see how next season will develop and whether the new signings can achieve the desired effect.