Xabi Alonso demands a signing of 25 million from Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen has set its sights on Sepp van den Berg, the young center-back from Liverpool, in a move that could strengthen its defense before the transfer market closes. According to reports from Sky Sport Germany, the club led by Xabi Alonso has initiated contacts with the English side to negotiate the incorporation of the Dutch defender, who already has experience in the Bundesliga after his stints at Schalke and Mainz.

Leverkusen, looking to bolster its backline amid the potential departure of some of its starting defenders, sees van den Berg as a solid option. However, Liverpool will not let go of the young center-back easily, demanding a figure close to £25 million for his transfer. This amount, though significant, does not seem to deter Werkself, who appreciates the experience and potential of the 22-year-old defender.

Bayer Leverkusen wants to sign Sepp van den Berg

Van den Berg's situation is particularly interesting due to his desire to return to the Bundesliga, where he had a standout season with Mainz, helping the club secure its status in a challenging campaign. This context favors Leverkusen, which will also have to contend with competition from Brentford, another club that has shown interest in the Dutch player.

This interest in van den Berg could also be a sign of additional movements at the BayArena, as there is speculation that the arrival of the young center-back could facilitate the departure of players like Piero Hincapié or Odilon Kossounou, who have been linked to other teams this summer. With time running out, Leverkusen is working against the clock to secure the necessary reinforcements that will allow the team to compete on all fronts this season.

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