Bayer Leverkusen have had an eventful sunmer.
A year on from their miraculous season, where they lifted their first ever Bundesliga title, a lot of the key contributors are now elsewhere.
They have spent over €100 million on player signings, including Brentford’s Mark Flekken, PSV Eindhoven’s Malik Tillman and Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah.
Howver, Leverkusen have also seen Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong leave for Liverpool, club captain Jonathan Tah depart for Bayern Munich, as well as Granit Xhaka and many more.
Manager Xabi Alonso also departed the club, replacing Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss.
Leverkusen are now a year on from that aforementioned 2023/24 season, where they one win away from winning an unbeaten treble, falling short in the UEFA Europa League final against Atalanta.
The club now looks entirely different.
With over €200 million received in player sales, and half of that amount already spent, the club have a lot to work with.
Alonso’s replacement was former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, and he has identified a defensive target for a new look Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen in advanced talks with La Liga defender
According to reports, Leverkusen are targeting Sevilla centre-back Loïc Badé.
Money problems have developed at Sevilla, and a 17th place finish in the 2024/25 La Liga table did not help matters.
Some are predicting Sevilla to be relegated, and the loss of Badé will not help things in the short term.
After joining Sevilla on loan in the 2022/23 season, Badé has gone on to make 79 La Liga appearances for them.
He would be a great addition for Leverkusen, along with Quansah, to help fill the void left by Tah.
🚨🔴⚫️ Bayer Leverkusen advance in talks with Sevilla to sign Loïc Badé, he’s the top target for Erik ten Hag.
Discussions on fee over €25m proceed well. pic.twitter.com/InNXaqZhor
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2025
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