Ibrahim Maza (Hertha Berlin > Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Bayer Leverkusen finalized a €12m deal to sign 19-year-old Ibrahim Maza after his breakout season in 2. Bundesliga with Hertha Berlin.
Maza, who also attracted German club interest, is expected to bring versatility to Bayer’s attack, having contributed 10 goals this campaign.
Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025 (Pending formal announcement)
Xabi Alonso is reportedly one step away from agreeing to become Real Madrid’s next head coach, with talks expected shortly to inform Bayer Leverkusen of his decision.
Alonso is lined up to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is finalizing a move to become Brazil’s new head coach at the end of the current season.
Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Internazionale have made enquiries about signing Jonathan Tah, whose Bayer Leverkusen contract expires this summer.
Other defensive targets like Mario Gila, Sam Beukema, and Jhon Lucumi are also on Inter’s radar if a Tah deal falls through.
Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Xabi Alonso confirmed his future plans are “clear” but asked fans for patience, amid strong links to the Real Madrid job if Carlo Ancelotti departs.
Alonso emphasized open communication with Bayer Leverkusen leadership and stressed there is no rush in announcing his decision, urging people to “wait a bit” for confirmation.
Axel Tape (Paris Saint-Germain)
April 2025
Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham Hotspur are both pursuing 17-year-old PSG youth defender Axel Tape, a France U18 international.
PSG do not currently see a first-team pathway for Tape. Leverkusen are leading the race, with Spurs also interested in securing the talented centre-back this summer.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Florian Wirtz reportedly wants to join Manchester City if he leaves Leverkusen, despite strong interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola has told Wirtz he’s the heir to De Bruyne. His €150m valuation may deter some clubs unless Xabi Alonso moves to Madrid, opening the door there.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Bayern Munich believe they are leading the race to sign Wirtz. The 21-year-old is valued at €120m and has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Bayern have held multiple meetings with Wirtz’s camp and consider him their top summer target. Real Madrid’s interest and City’s spending power could intensify competition.
Jürgen Klopp (Liverpool), Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen), Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
Potential transition by June 2025 (Club World Cup)
Real Madrid are accelerating plans to replace Ancelotti, with Klopp reportedly ready to take charge. Brazil are also pushing to appoint Ancelotti following Madrid’s UCL exit. Xabi Alonso remains a candidate, but would cost Madrid €10m to release from Leverkusen.
Madrid may part ways with Ancelotti before season’s end; Klopp is seen as a strong successor, while Brazil awaits Ancelotti’s availability.
