Bayer Leverkusen have added Quinten Timber to their shortlist until Deadline Day, Sky Germany have exclusively reported.The central midfielder from Feyenoord, under contract until 2026, is one of

BERLIN: One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayer Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been handed the task of rebuilding the club, along with his own reputation.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has dismissed speculation over a possible departure of Argentine midfielder Exequiel Palacios. "I've read it [the rumours] too, but nothing beyond that.

Kicker reports that Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan have reached a quick agreement on a loan deal for Victor Boniface. The Nigerian striker will depart his current Bundesliga club shortly after having been given the green light to leave. Boniface will move to the Serie A on loan with a €30m purchase option.

Chelsea return to action for the first time since winning this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup when they host Bayer Leverkusen in a preseason friendly.

Erik ten Hag has warned he can’t work Harry Potter-style magic to forge a new-look Bayer Leverkusen into a true team as the ex-Manchester United manager prepares for his first game in charge.

Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio confirms the Milan offer for Boniface. Berger adds that Boniface has already agreed to personal terms with the Serie A giants and is only waiting for the green light to join the Rossoneri.

Chelsea have beaten Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in their first pre-season friendly. After making a bright start on his Stamford Bridge debut, new signing Estevao scored the opening goal, tapping in from close range after Cole Palmer had hit the crossbar.

Erik ten Hag has made a winning start as Bayer Leverkusen coach with a 4-0 result at fourth-tier team Sonnenhof Großaspach in the first round of the German Cup.

Loïc Badé's move from Sevilla to Bayer Leverkusen can be considered a done deal, Sky Germany reports. Leverkusen have reached total agreement with the La Liga side following a prior verbal agreement with the player. Furthermore, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has also approved the transfer, with Badé set to sign a contract until 2030.