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Bayer Leverkusen is dealing with the aftermath of Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool, while also trying to sign replacements, including Malik Tillman and Jarell Quansah. The club is negotiating with PSV for Tillman and with Liverpool for Quansah, with a buy-back clause proposed in the Quansah deal. Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka's potential transfer to AC Milan is on standby.
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Granit Xhaka's move to Sunderland is done he's set to undergo his medical. Sunderland will pay 15m plus a possible further 5m in add-ons. Xhaka will sign a three-year contract in England. @t_wedernoch @Blick_Sport" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 11:06:05 UTC 8084 followers, 8769 engagements
"Piero Hincapi on how he assesses the upheaval at the club and how he sees his new role: "I think I can help the team and especially the young players. I'm still young myself but I've been here for a few years now gained important experience and won titles. I want to be a good role model for the guys we need to integrate into the team and do everything I can to make them feel welcome and like they're part of a family. Because that's the most important thing for performance. We always pay close attention to team spirit at Bayer XX. I believe that I have always taken responsibility when I was on" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-25 12:06:46 UTC 8063 followers, 4973 engagements
"HT VfL Bochum 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen Thoughts on the performance so far" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 16:48:26 UTC 8084 followers, 6458 engagements
"Jonas Hofmann: "It was a good friendly. I think in Bochum those who know the club and the stadium at the Castroper these are always special games which is why I looked forward to this friendly. All in all I think we deserved the win. Of course there's still room to grow that's clear but we're also only in our second almost third week with everyone. We are aware of that. And Bochum starts their season next week. So we can be happy especially when you see that there was what I'd call almost a Bundesliga Bochum squad on the pitch - so it was a good test today." @bayer04_en" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 23:40:06 UTC 8084 followers, 1718 engagements
"Bayer Leverkusen are among the clubs monitoring Raheem Sterling - he's attracting interest from a clutch of European sides with Leverkusen according to sources close to the player believed to be among the teams keeping abreast of developments over his future. Sterling is not in Enzo Maresca's plans and can leave Stamford Bridge this summer. @SamiMokbel_BBC" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-22 16:40:48 UTC 8084 followers, 46.8K engagements
"FT VfL Bochum 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen Thoughts" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 17:50:05 UTC 8084 followers, 11.8K engagements
"Robert Andrich: "I'm very excited for the new season. For my circumstances it was a rather long vacation almost X weeks I think - I'm well rested well prepared and now very much looking forward to the new season." @bayer04_en" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-13 16:29:41 UTC 8046 followers, 3588 engagements
"Granit Xhaka wants to move to Sunderland as he would earn more money there and play in the Premier League again where he felt very comfortable in the past. @Sky_Marlon89" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-23 17:01:27 UTC 8084 followers, 41.7K engagements
"Despite Sunderland and Fenerbahe's approaches Granit Xhaka is now leaning towards staying at Bayer Leverkusen - his family is reportedly struggling with the idea of leaving Germany. @sachatavolieri" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-19 09:31:35 UTC 8068 followers, 11.6K engagements
"Alejo Sarco: "I feel much more mature than when I arrived in January. Going to Europe at this age helps you enormously in your personal development especially in a country like Germany. I think I have a very clear head. Outside of football we players are normal people with everyday problems that everyone is familiar with. But I'm learning more every day and I feel good." @bayer04_en" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-17 22:33:12 UTC 8037 followers, 1955 engagements
"BREAKING: Granit Xhaka informs Bayer Leverkusen he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue. Agreement now in place between 32yo & SAFC. Bayer XX asked by Switzerland midfielder to close deal rapidly. Negotiations ongoing. @David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-22 10:25:59 UTC 8048 followers, 24.5K engagements
"CONFIRMED: Bayer Leverkusen rejected the latest 2m bid from AS Monaco for Lukas Hradecky - they're demanding up to 4m. Bayer still value his leadership highly. Hradecky has agreed personal terms with Monaco and wants the move. @berger_pj @Plettigoal" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 16:27:13 UTC 8084 followers, 2707 engagements
"The trip to Brazil is likely to have been one of Granit Xhaka's last with Bayer Leverkusen - the search for his successor has probably begun long ago. @PippoArens @BILD" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-23 10:50:30 UTC 8015 followers, 8935 engagements
"Granit Xhaka has landed right now as he's joining Sunderland - medical and contract signing will take place tomorrow. @FabrizioRomano" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 20:51:51 UTC 8085 followers, 3212 engagements
"Farid Alfa-Ruprecht has bid farewell to ManCity on Instagram👋" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-23 11:27:06 UTC 8085 followers, 4609 engagements
"Granit Xhaka Exequiel Palacios Alejandro Grimaldo Dustin Buck Nathan Tella Patrik Schick Monty Culbreath Edmond Tapsoba and Robert Andrich have come on" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-18 18:58:58 UTC 8084 followers, 17.9K engagements
"Farid Alfa-Ruprecht will be allowed to try his hand at the role of challenger at right-wing during preseason. @NocksVon @kicker" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 09:37:12 UTC 8084 followers, 3640 engagements
"Piero Hincapi on how he feels after undergoing groin surgery this summer: "I feel good and can train again. In Brazil I initially did some individual training but I feel great and am now back to XXX percent. It's important that I feel good. That's definitely the case again and I'm delighted that I can now train with the guys again and give it my all." Dorian Audersch RP" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-25 12:02:44 UTC 8086 followers, 3362 engagements
"Nathan Tella: "I said a year ago that I've always enjoyed playing as an attacking player. Of course I play wherever the coach puts me and I help the team as best I can. But I know that I can do better as an attacker. We have big ambitions and I hope I get the chance to prove myself as a winger. To do that I have to give my all in training - and I will. What might give me an advantage is that I can play on both wings." On what he needs to improve: "I want to provide more assists and score more goals. I'm an attacker and it's all about statistics. It doesn't matter how well you play or how good" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 12:58:41 UTC 8084 followers, 1752 engagements
"NEOM SC are now out of the race for Granit Xhaka as they wont pay more than 8m to Bayer Leverkusen. Sunderland and Fenerbahe are clear options for Xhaka but there's a feeling that Xhaka drives up the price to get the best possible offer. It's not out of the question that he could stay at Bayer either. @sachatavolieri" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-17 08:28:40 UTC 8017 followers, 10.2K engagements
"Fernando Carro on LinkedIn: I leave Rio de Janeiro inspired and energized for the season ahead. I had so many meaningful encounters apart from the football pitch. You feel from the first moment: football isn't just a sport in Brazil. It's everywhere part of daily life identity community - and hope. Hope Challenges are huge for many people especially in some of Rio's most vulnerable areas the favelas. Unimaginable for most of us. Therefore one of the most touching experiences was definitely the visit of Instituto Bola Pra Frente. This institution and social project was founded by our former" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-25 09:14:48 UTC 8045 followers, 2817 engagements
"BREAKING: AS Monaco agree personal terms with Luk Hrdeck as new goalkeeper contract ready. Negotiations now ongoing with Bayer Leverkusen to discuss between clubs and get the green light. @FabrizioRomano" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-24 08:58:30 UTC 8041 followers, 19.7K engagements
"The youth players went on a walk along the beach together after returning from training yesterday 📸@bayer04_en" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-17 07:57:39 UTC 8085 followers, 4976 engagements
"Jonas Hofmann on the training camp in Rio: "Of course one might ask whether it is really necessary to fly so far. But a good training camp always depends on a good framework program. And in my opinion the days in Brazil were a little adventure. I like adventures and consider this one a success overall." @leon_elspass @kicker" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-25 08:13:12 UTC 8041 followers, 1772 engagements
"GOAL HOFMANN (24') VfL Bochum 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 16:25:08 UTC 8084 followers, 4772 engagements
"Goal Flamengo (45+4') Flamengo U20 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-18 18:24:52 UTC 8085 followers, 22.1K engagements
"BREAKING: Granit Xhaka to Sunderland is "here we go" done. Deal agreed between all parties involved. Fee will be 20m contract until 2027. Green light from Bayer Leverkusen for the player to fly today and complete the move. @FabrizioRomano" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 10:35:17 UTC 8084 followers, 61.1K engagements
"CONFIRMED: Bayer Leverkusen expect to reach an agreement with Sunderland for Granit Xhaka this week - if not he'll have to stay. B04 wanted to get at least 20m - now it seems that a sum just below that would also be sufficient. @youri711 @KSTA" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 07:27:05 UTC 8085 followers, 106.1K engagements
"Robert Andrich: "I think I played XX minutes in the end you feel that I was very tired at the end. You feel that you just came back from training camp are in the second week when there's this first down - you always have like two gaps in preseason and there was a bit of one now - but it parts of it looked pretty good if you take that into account." @bayer04_en" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 23:33:50 UTC 8084 followers, 1954 engagements
"Simon Rolfes on LinkedIn: Speed technique and hunger for the future. We're very happy to welcome Farid Alfa-Ruprecht to Bayer XX Leverkusen. Farid is a player we've been following closely. He made a name for himself in the English U21 league with his explosiveness goal threat and creativity. He's most comfortable on the right wing but can attack from both flanks. With his pace and talent he brings qualities that fit our playing philosophy. He's still young but there's no doubt for us that Farid has the potential to become an important part of our squad in the years ahead and I'm glad that he" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 11:55:21 UTC 8085 followers, 4742 engagements
"Andrich: "For me personally it was a very very good training camp. I felt good. I had no injuries was able to participate in every session and that's always important especially in a phase of preparation like this." @PippoArens @BILD" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-25 08:37:16 UTC 8045 followers, 3707 engagements
"Granit Xhaka to Sunderland is now considered a done deal. Agreement reached for a fee of XX million including bonuses. If Xhaka doesn't change his mind now the deal will go through. @Plettigoal" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 10:50:33 UTC 8084 followers, 4606 engagements
"Now that Granit Xhaka is gone and with Hradecky likely to follow him out the door who would you like to see as captain this season" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 10:47:42 UTC 8084 followers, 27K engagements
"Ibo Maza: "I see myself in the number XX position. I hope to show my flair and my determination. I want to fight for the team and hopefully help them with assists and goals." @PippoArens @BILD" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-21 09:53:14 UTC 8017 followers, 3440 engagements
"Victor Boniface: "I'm absolutely certain that my future is here. From my point of view it's XXX% clear that I'm staying. I still have three years left on my contract I want to win titles with Bayer and have a great season." @PippoArens @BILD" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-20 10:22:41 UTC 8086 followers, 24.5K engagements
"English media (@SkySports_Keith & @JacobsBen) reporting a 15m (17m) fee for Granit Xhaka. @FabrizioRomano @Plettigoal and @sachatavolieri reporting 20m" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 10:56:47 UTC 8084 followers, 4370 engagements
"Bayer Leverkusen rejected an initial offer from AS Monaco for Lukas Hradecky - it was way below their 4m demand. B04 are still trying to convince him to stay with an extension and a post-retirement contract but will let him leave if he pushes for it. @AxelHesse1 @BILD" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 13:19:15 UTC 8084 followers, 3030 engagements
"RB Leipzig are pushing hard for Johan Bakayoko now. Leipzig are now in pole position. Its advanced. There has not been a full verbal agreement between Leverkusen and Bakayoko so far. @Plettigoal" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-14 09:31:13 UTC 8063 followers, 7264 engagements
"The clear plan is to sign an experienced midfielder to replace Granit Xhaka. @berger_pj @SkySportDE" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 16:15:05 UTC 8084 followers, 26.5K engagements
"Amine Adli is attracting interest from Premier League clubs. Wolves and West Ham are keen on the Bayer Leverkusen forward. At XX he is keen on a move to England. His valuation is around 23m (26m). @LaurensJulien" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-26 15:25:38 UTC 8084 followers, 8523 engagements
"Lukas Hradecky's move to AS Monaco is far from being completed - Bayer Leverkusen want him to remain at the club long-term which could be achieved through a contract extension and a follow-up contract after retirement. B04 are fighting to keep him. @AxelHesse1 @PippoArens" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-24 12:39:47 UTC 8018 followers, 6425 engagements
"A number of other clubs from across Europe including Atltico Madrid Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern have been monitoring Antony's situation. Two Saudi Arabian top clubs are also interested and the player may be open to exploring the idea although he would prefer to remain in Europe. A move to Betis is looking unrealistic at this stage of the window - they cannot afford a permanent deal as things stand and are hoping for the chance to discuss another loan - while Bayern's priority is a left-winger not a right-winger. Erik ten Hag said that "we are not interested at the moment" but also stated that" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-25 09:32:18 UTC 8084 followers, 6252 engagements
"Nathan Tella on the new guys: "I like them. Of course I already knew Jarell Quansah from England not personally but I watch a lot of Premier League football. And I saw how well he did at the U21 Euros and won the title. He exudes a lot of self-confidence and brings a lot of positivity to the team." On Ibo Maza and Mark Flekken: "I'm very impressed with both of them. They fit very well into the team and increase the competition. That raises the level in training and in games. They definitely have the quality to help us." Dorian Audersch RP" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 12:41:27 UTC 8084 followers, 3038 engagements
"There is talk of a 20m transfer fee including add-ons for Granit Xhaka. If Sunderland pay this amount he will be allowed to leave. It is quite possible that the English side will now intensify its efforts - in that case Xhaka will leave B04 soon. @leon_elspass @kicker" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 08:42:07 UTC 8085 followers, 17.9K engagements
"Simon Rolfes on LinkedIn: Dear Florian I don't want to write this. I would like to tell the world that you will stay at Bayer XX Leverkusen for the rest of your career. But you decided to leave our club and to open a new chapter in your life. Of course I totally respect that. We not only lose one of the best players in the world we lose a special person. When I first met you it wasn't just your skills that stood out. Even if what you do with the ball still leaves me speechless. What really impressed me was your mindset. Your will to win. The hunger to score no matter the scoreline. That" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-06-20 20:04:38 UTC 8086 followers, 433K engagements
"Edmond Tapsoba: "Of course I have to take on more responsibility now. I learned a lot from Jona Tah and now it's my turn. I try to help the team as best I can also as one of the leaders. Jona and I talked about it and he thinks now is the right time for me to take the next step - also as one of the vocal leaders of the team." Dorian Audersch RP" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-21 18:14:53 UTC 8018 followers, 5740 engagements
"Robert Andrich was THE winner of Bayer Leverkusen's training camp in Brazil - he showed that he's capable of being a starter in midfield or defense. @PippoArens @BILD" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-25 08:32:54 UTC 8084 followers, 27K engagements
"Piero Hincapi on Diego Simeone and the Atltico Madrid rumors: "He is a great coach who always gives his all and wants to win. He comes across as a special guy who likes intense football. There are always rumours but I am here in Leverkusen and fully focused on this season with Bayer XX. That's why I don't worry about rumours and Atltico at all." @youri711 @KSTA" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 00:29:28 UTC 8084 followers, 4498 engagements
"Francis Onyeka and Artem Stepanov have begun pre-season with VfL Bochum and FC Nrnberg respectively" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-06-25 08:10:18 UTC 8086 followers, 4711 engagements
"OFFICIAL: Bayer Leverkusen's summer timetable☀ There'll be five friendlies this summer with VfL Bochum Fortuna Sittard and Chelsea FC having already been confirmed as opponents. Opponents for the friendly in Brazil and the season opener at the BayArena are still unknown" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-06-17 09:07:49 UTC 8086 followers, 5242 engagements
"GOAL SCHICK (45+1') VfL Bochum 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-27 16:46:55 UTC 8084 followers, 8127 engagements
"PSV coach Peter Bosz: "I will be proud when after two years of working with Malik Tillman and Noa Lang they have made progress improved and moved on to a nice club for a good price." @VI_nl" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-01 11:21:52 UTC 8079 followers, 4336 engagements
"A series of discussions between Bayer Leverkusen and Sunderland have so far failed to result in an agreement over a deal for Granit Xhaka. The B04 hierarchy have consistently stated that they will not allow him to leave for less than 20m although there is understood to be a degree of flexibility over what proportion of that final fee is dependent on performance-related add-ons and how much is paid in an upfront payment. B04 have instructed the Black Cats to return with an acceptable offer before the end of the week otherwise they will call off talks for the rest of the summer. @Scottwilsonecho" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 09:00:38 UTC 8085 followers, 12.4K engagements
"Florian Wirtz's father Hans talked extensively about his son's transfer to Liverpool the reasons for it Bayern's attempts to convince the family and the surrounding media coverage in an interview with @derspiegel💬 On which clubs were interested: "Several clubs were interested but in the end Bayern and Liverpool were the only serious contenders." On Bild reporting that Flo had reached an agreement with Bayern: "I couldn't make any promises because Florian ultimately makes the decision. At the time it was still open. The situation with Bayern was difficult because Uli Hoene and Karl-Heinz" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-17 13:08:44 UTC 8020 followers, 227.6K engagements
"Granit Xhaka is likely to leave Bayer Leverkusen. Following new talks with his agents B04 believe that Sunderland will agree to their demand of 20m including add-ons - they must do so by the end of July. Simon Rolfes: "A decision will be made this week. Granit's side is aware of the conditions under which a transfer is possible. If that doesn't happen he'll stay." @AxelHesse1 @BILD" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 07:15:14 UTC 8084 followers, 64.2K engagements
"Today's bench: Hradecky Lomb Rapsch Andrich Tapsoba Schick Sarco Grimaldo Tella Palacios Xhaka Buck Izekor Culbreath Owen" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-18 16:48:46 UTC 8084 followers, 3455 engagements
"Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus was able to present his compatriot Granit Xhaka with a business plan in Switzerland for the next decade. Xhaka also receives an increase in salary. For Xhaka it was always clear that he wanted to try something new when Xabi Alonso is no longer there. @berger_pj @Sky_Marlon89" @bayer04Xtra on X 2025-07-28 18:21:50 UTC 8085 followers, 76.8K engagements