Bayer Leverkusen drop pursuit of Maghnes Aklicouche, tender offer for Eliesse Ben Seghir | OneFootball

Kicker currently reports that Bayer Leverkusen have dropped their pursuit of Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche. The Bundesliga outfit nevertheless does wish to acquire a Monaco professional. Germany’s red company team have set their sights Akliouche’s teammate, winger Eliesse Ben Seghir.

Kicker confirms French media reports claiming that Leverkusen have tendered a €25m offer for Ben Seghir. This bid is effectively in line with the 20-year-old’s estimated market value. Negotiations could still drag on as the Ligue 1 outfit is said to want €35m for their player.

Leverkusen aim to replace a departing Moroccan international with another. Attacker Amine Adli has already bid farewell to the Werkself fans and a €30m sale to Bournemouth is reportedly finalized. Despite his young age, Ben Seghir has nearly been capped (11) as many times for country (15) as the 25-year-old Adli.

Kicker reports that Leverkusen wish to secure a replacement for Adli – who did start in the club’s opening round cup fixture – before officially allowing him to depart for the Isle.

GGFN | Peter Weis