Leverkusen eye centre-back reinforcements as Quansah emerges as top target

The German club, eager to strengthen their defence following the departure of Tah, have been tracking both players since early June as they look to secure a reliable replacement.

Bade has earned strong internal praise at Leverkusen, making him a serious contender in the club's recruitment plans.

Meanwhile, talks remain active for Quansah, with Leverkusen maintaining close contact with Liverpool over a potential separate deal that would follow on from their recent interest in Florian Wirtz.

The prospect of bringing in either defender has clearly gained momentum, with the Englishman having shown openness to the move. Bayer are intent on wrapping up negotiations swiftly, as reinforcing the backline is a top priority ahead of the new campaign.

With the club balancing multiple transfer talks simultaneously, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining which of the two promising centre-backs will join Bayer Leverkusen's squad.