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Granit Xhaka before a change: Bayer Leverkusen in the transfer trap!
Bayer Leverkusen could lose key players including Granit Xhaka, while Milan are planning a bid. Crucial week for transfers.
Granit Xhaka before a change: Bayer Leverkusen in the transfer trap!
The transfer period caused quite a stir in Cologne and beyond. Bayer Leverkusen is currently in the firing line as the decision on Granit Xhaka is pending. The rumor mill is churning, and as derwesten.de reports, the Swiss international could soon leave the Werkself. The situation is getting worse because Xhaka has apparently agreed a move with AC Milan, although Bayer Leverkusen is still waiting for an acceptable offer.
The talks are developing, as Milan are offering Xhaka a contract until 2028 with an impressive annual salary of four million euros plus bonuses. Bayer Leverkusen, for their part, are setting the bar high and demanding at least 15 million euros for the midfielder, while Milano only have ten million euros in the pot so far. It remains to be seen whether significant progress can be made in the coming week. In addition, the new coach Erik ten Hag has big plans for Xhaka and definitely wants to keep him in the squad.
Departures and transfer rumors
There is no consistent relationship that emerges there. Leverkusen has already had to deal with notable departures: Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong have left the club for Liverpool, while Jonathan Tah has joined Bayern Munich. The futures of Pierro Hincapie and Alejandro Grimaldo are also still up in the air, which further increases concerns about Bayer's squad. As football-italia.net notes, both clubs are quite active in the transfer market.
The circumstances around Xhaka could serve as an indicator as to which direction the transfer activities could take. Milan looks good here, especially as the club successfully sold Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City and is expected to sign Luka Modric after the Club World Cup, which could increase financial flexibility.
Leverkusen's squad development
It looks like a change at Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be unavoidable. The table is also worth considering: In the 2024-25 season, Xhaka scored two goals and provided seven assists in 34 Bundesliga appearances, which impressively underlines his importance for the squad. If Leverkusen actually decides to sell the midfield strategist, the club will be forced to look for an adequate replacement.
The coming days could have a significant impact on the course of the transfer market in the Bundesliga due to the crucial negotiations over Granit Xhaka. The fans will therefore be keen to see how the situation develops and whether Bayer Leverkusen will be able to make the right decisions. A successful transfer could not only stabilize the upcoming squad, but also set the course for the future. As bundesliga.com reports, several players have already left the club and the question remains whether Bayer will be able to fill the necessary gaps.