The club were rewarded for the bold appointment of Alonso in 2022. His parting gift might be to broaden some of the Bundesliga's horizons

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso's last home game in charge ended in a 4-2 drubbing by Borussia Dortmund that boosted the visitors' chances of Champions League qualification on Sunday.

Liverpool appear to be making significant progress in their negotiations to sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back, Jeremie Frimpong. Renowned football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, provided updates via X on Tuesday,

The 29-year-old defender confirmed in April that he would leave Leverkusen following the expiration of his contract in June.

Interest from within the LaLiga is arriving, with Celta Vigo, Real Mallorca and Real Betis all keen. All three clubs are eager to take Victor on-loan next season and would seek Barca to cover a percentage of his wages. Meanwhile, Bayer are interested in buying Victor outright and have already made an approach to Barca about his asking price.

The transfer of Florian Wirtz to Bayern Munich seems to be edging closer to completion. Following reports that the player and the club have reached an agreement on a long-term contract, Munich-based publication AZ now reports that Bayern have initiated talks with Bayer Leverkusen regarding the transfer.

Bayern Munich secured their 34th German league title on Sunday without kicking a ball after title rivals Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg, leaving the leaders with an unassailable eight-point lead with two games left to play.

Manchester City have reached a 'verbal agreement' with Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Bayern target Florian Wirtz, according to reports.