According to German media Bild, Leverkusen will use the transfer fee obtained from the sale of Werz to reorganize the lineup.
reported that Leverkusen will sign at least 5 new players. In the goalkeeper position, 24-year-old Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is the first choice target, his severance fee is 25 million euros and many suitors. The team needs two new central defenders, and the 23-year-old Milan defender Jaf is an option. Whether to permanently sign 29-year-old Hermoso from Roma is still being discussed.
As Wiltz leaves the team, Leverkusen needs a new midfield playmaker, 22-year-old Manchester City midfielder McCarthy was mentioned in the discussion.
On the front line, if Bonifas transfers, the team also needs to find a replacement. According to French media, Rennes' 23-year-old forward Karim Ndo is a potential target, and Portuguese left winger Gonsalves is considered to be too expensive.
In addition, Hertha Berlin's 19-year-old attacker Maza has been confirmed to join, and Leverkusen's U19 talent defender Natali will get a chance in the preseason.