Lucas Vasquez set to join Bayer Leverkusen | OneFootball

Kicker report that Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on a deal for former Real Madrid star Lucas Vazquez. The 34-year-old is available on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with the Spanish giants, and has already completed a medical check with die Werkself.

This comes just hours after Bayer Leverkusen ceased negotiations with Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice for Jonathan Clauss after the two clubs failed to reach an agreement over the fee. Instead, the Bundesliga club are now set to sign Vazquez with the deal expected to be completed on Tuesday. During his time at Real, Vazquez played 310 games across all competitions across 17 seasons.

Kicker’s report that Vazquez has already undergone a medical coincides with Fabrizio Romano’s reporting.

Erik ten Hag adopted a three-at-the-back system in their Bundesliga defeat against Hoffenheim with Arthur and Alejandro Grimaldo operating as the wing-backs. Following Jeremie Frimpong’s departure to Liverpool, Nathan Tella made it known that he doesn’t wish to occupy the void left by the Dutchman after deputising for his former teammate on occasion last season. That led to Bayer Leverkusen negotiating a deal for Clauss, before a move for Vazquez.

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