Bayer Leverkusen have reached an “agreement in principle” to complete the appointment of former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag as their new head coach.Ten Hag has been out of work since

Liverpool have made initial contact with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. The Germany playmaker is emerging as a primary target for Arne Slot as the Premier League champions already begin planning for next season.

Liverpool have already signed one player from Leverkusen, with the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong to be formally announced once the summer transfer window opens. The Dutch wing-back is already believed to have completed his medical as he prepares to replace Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Axel Tape, the 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain-trained defender whose contract expires this summer, has been tipped to leave PSG at the end of the season. Absolut Fussball reports that the deal with Leverkusen is very much in doubt.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso’s last home game in charge has ended in a 4-2 drubbing by Borussia Dortmund that boosted the visitors’ chances of Champions League qualification.

Bayer Leverkusen came from a goal down to rescue a 2-2 draw at hosts Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday and hand departing coach Xabi Alonso another record as they went two league seasons without an away defeat.

According to L’Équipe, Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United have expressed interest in Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo (23), who finished the 2024-2025 Ligue 1 campaign as the division’s third