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Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg manufacture ‘the wildest plastico ever’

Two ‘factory’ teams of German football proved that there is plenty at stake in the Bundesliga after a 6-3 win for Leverkusen

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6

Why Bayer Leverkusen want Arsenal - not Bayern Munich - in Champions League last 16

Bundesliga outfit would prefer Gunners clash to more games against domestic rivals Bayern Munich

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Lucas Vázquez leads way for old-timers to give Leverkusen lift-off in 2026

Team with an average age of just under 29 finally ended their losing streak since turn of the year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

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Florian Wirtz’s Father Hits Back at Gary Neville’s ‘Little Boy’ Jibe

A new theory to explain Wirtz’s struggles at Liverpool has been offered by his former club.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 16, 2025

Erik ten Hag: How Ex-Man Utd Boss Spiralled Towards Humiliating Bayer Leverkusen Sacking

The Dutch coach has been accused of lacking personal, professional and tactical skills.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2025

Bundesliga Faces Reckoning As Premier League Flexes Financial Muscle

The Premier League's record transfer summer has had an acute impact on Germany, where even Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have felt the impacts of English football's growing financial muscle.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025

Erik ten Hag’s sacking is a brutal end to historic failure at Bayer Leverkusen

Captain Robert Andrich bemoaned his team’s ‘misery’ while those upstairs did little to back Xabi Alonso’s successor

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

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Transfer news live: Liverpool near Isak breakthrough, Arsenal close to Hincapie deal, Spurs sign Simons

All of the latest rumours and done deals as the end of the summer window draws near

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Arsenal: Bayer Leverkusen issue Piero Hincapie update with transfer warning ahead of first bid

The Gunners are yet to firm up their interest with an official offer

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

Granit Xhaka ‘Offered Premier League Return’ After Saudi Arabia Snub

Bayer Leverkusen expect a final answer from Xhaka in the coming days.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2025

Why Erik ten Hag can be a success as Bayer Leverkusen’s risky hire

Ten Hag can emulate Scott McTominay and Antony in excelling away from Old Trafford to once again show his worth and confirm his reputation as a winner

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Liverpool’s ‘Concrete Interest’ in Florian Wirtz Confirmed by Bayer Leverkusen Chief

Liverpool are working to wrap up a deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz.

Sports Illustrated · May 26, 2025

Jeremie Frimpong One Step Closer to Liverpool Transfer

Bayer Leverkusen standout Jeremie Frimpong will undergo a medical with Liverpool before joining the Premier League on a long-term contract.

Sports Illustrated · May 19, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro reveals how he led the team to an undefeated season. ‘A football club has to be managed much like a business’

Before finally taking a job in sports, Carro worked for two decades at in the corporate world at German media conglomerate Bertelsmann.

Fortune · Nov 28, 2024

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International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen Are Confident Of Retaining Xabi Alonso As Manager For Next Season

With Bayer Leverkusen in scintillating form this season, manager Xabi Alonso is being tipped to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

FourFourTwo · Feb 12, 2024

Xabi Alonso to Liverpool OFF, according to Bayer Leverkusen chief

Alonso is staying in the Bundesliga, according to one figure at Leverkusen

Football London · May 11, 2023

Arsenal news: Bayer Leverkusen chief coy on Granit Xhaka as Barcelona wonderkid linked

A round-up of your latest Arsenal transfer rumours as Granit Xhaka reportedly seeks summer move, Barcelona prospect Ilias Akhomach is linked and Martin Zubimendi makes stance clear

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Arsenal transfer news: Bayer Leverkusen address Granit Xhaka reports

Gunners midfielder said to be a leading target this summer

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Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2023

Erik ten Hag given Man Utd hope in £44m transfer chase - and has Man City to thank

Erik ten Hag is ready to embark on another summer transfer splurge and Manchester City have given an unlikely boost to the United manager's plans for the upcoming window

Liverpool Echo · Mar 19, 2023

Tim Steidten is the sporting director FSG would love and could even help Liverpool find their next manager

Liverpool need a new sporting director this summer and a potential opportunity has opened up for owners FSG

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

Callum Hudson-Odoi plan confirmed after Chelsea make recall decision on winger’s loan spell

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will see out the season at Bayer Leverkusen after his loan recall clause expired.

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Man Utd news round-up: Erik Ten Hag to battle for Barcelona star after Bundesliga blow

The Dutchman has set his sights on bolstering his defence in January and could go all-out for two of European football’s hottest prospects in order to keep alive Man Utd’s top four hopes

Manchester Evening News · Dec 10, 2022

Bayer Leverkusen stance on Jeremie Frimpong amid Manchester United links

Man Utd are searching for a new right-back as they look to improve competition for places under Erik ten Hag.

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

Jeremie Frimpong's life after Celtic rise continues as former Parkhead star earns dream Holland World Cup chance

The former Hoops full-back will be jetting to Qatar after earning a spot in Louis van Gaal's 26-man squad.

Chronicle Live · Oct 12, 2022

Bayer Leverkusen reveal Moussa Diaby bid truth as 'a lot of scouts' watch Newcastle target

Newcastle United are admirers of Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby but the Magpies did not ultimately make an offer for the rapid France international last summer

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