Bayer Leverkusen reach agreement with Brentford to sign Mark Flekken | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Mark Flekken, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.

Flekken joined Brentford in the summer of 2023 after David Raya’s departure to Arsenal, and has since established himself as one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers.

No keeper in the top tier of English football made more saves than Flekken’s 153 last time out – 28 more than Aaron Ramsdale in second – as he helped Brentford secure a 10th-place finish.

The 31-year-old is now set for a move to Leverkusen after they agreed a €10 million deal to take him to the BayArena.

Personal terms between Flekken and Leverkusen have been finalised, and the transfer is expected to be made official in the coming days, pending a medical.

Flekken will relish the opportunity to play Champions League football for the first time in his career under compatriot Erik ten Hag, who has replaced Xabi Alonso.

The Dutchman made a name for himself in the Bundesliga during his time with SC Freiburg, and his impending return to Germany is a full-circle moment in his career.

Brentford will be expected to move fast in their search for a replacement, and are keen on a move for Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher.

Flekken may not be the only key player to depart the Gtech Community Stadium this summer.

Last season’s leading scorer Bryan Mbeumo is attracting interest from several clubs, including Manchester United and Newcastle United.

Manager Thomas Frank wanted Tottenham Hotspur, although any approach is dependent on the future of current boss Ange Postecoglou.