The Erik ten Hag era got off to the worst possible start last weekend.
His side fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Hoffenheim, despite an early goal from Jarrell Quansah.
Which came after a difficult summer, with Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Lukas Hradecky, and Granit Xhaka all leaving the club.
Although the likes of Quansah and Loic Bade have been signed, more surgery is clearly needed.
One player they are after is Equi Fernandez of Al-Qadisah.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Leverkusen have submitted a new bid worth 30 million Euros and a 15% sell on of future profit.
He reports that the player wants the move, and that talks are on going between the two clubs.
Last summer, Fernandez joined the Saudi side from Boca Juniors for around £15m.
However in a World Cup year, he will surely having to be playing in Europe to break his way into Lionel Scaloni’s squad.
At Leverkusen, he would be joining compatriots Exequiel Palacios, Alejo Sarco and Claudio Echeverri.
There is no doubt that Fernandez could have joined a European side last summer if he wanted to.
He impressed for Argentina during the Olympics last summer, and has been highly rated as a prospect in South America.
With Leverkusen clearly needing reinforcements in midfield since Xhaka departed, this would be a good signing.
🚨🔴⚫️ More on Equi Fernández and Bayer Leverkusen exclusive story. 🇦🇷
Understand Bayer have submitted new bid worth €30m, no add-ons and 15% sell-on clause on future profit.
Equi wants the move, talks ongoing with Al Qadsiah. pic.twitter.com/bbWsMqf3WL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2025
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