Bayer Leverkusen Scout Djurgården Duo Kristian Lien And Bo Hegland

Bayer Leverkusen have sent scouts to monitor Djurgården's Norwegian attacking duo Kristian Lien and Bo Hegland, joining a growing list of European clubs interested in the pair.

According to Swedish newspaper Expressen, as reported by Fotbollskanalen, Leverkusen representatives attended Djurgården's 2–1 home victory over Degerfors to assess both players ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

The two have been among the standout performers in Sweden's Allsvenskan this season, combining for an impressive 28 goals and 23 assists.

Their performances have attracted interest from several European clubs, although Leverkusen have not submitted an offer for either player.

Lien Emerges As A Prolific Goalscoring Option

Kristian Lien, 25, has enjoyed an outstanding first season with Djurgården following his arrival from HamKam.

The Norwegian centre-forward has registered 17 goals and six assists in 28 league starts, establishing himself as one of the Allsvenskan's most productive attackers.

Standing at approximately 1.90 metres, Lien offers a physical presence in attack, combining his ability to hold up possession with intelligent movement inside the penalty area.

His performances have already attracted attention from Borussia Mönchengladbach, Freiburg and Feyenoord.

For the German side, the interest is particularly intriguing given the uncertainty surrounding Victor Boniface.

The Nigerian striker wants to leave the club in January, with Bayer prepared to consider both permanent and temporary departures. Boniface currently sits behind Patrik Schick and Christian Kofane in the attacking hierarchy.

Should he depart, Leverkusen may need to reassess their centre-forward options, and Lien's goalscoring record makes him an interesting player to monitor.

Hegland Attracts Barcelona And Newcastle Interest too

Bo Hegland, 22, has been equally impressive, contributing 11 goals and 17 assists in the Swedish top flight.

The attacking midfielder has established himself as one of the league's most creative players, with his 17 assists setting a new Allsvenskan single-season record.

Hegland's ability to operate between the lines, create opportunities and contribute goals has attracted considerable attention beyond Sweden.

Barcelona previously sent scouts to watch him, while Newcastle United, Arsenal and Anderlecht have also been linked with the Norwegian.

His profile could appeal to Leverkusen as they continue planning for the future of their attacking midfield.

Ibrahim Maza has developed into an important creative player under Carles Martínez, but his growing reputation has already attracted interest from major European clubs.

With Bayer also monitoring Borussia Mönchengladbach youngster Wael Mohya, their reported interest in Hegland suggests the club is evaluating several possible options rather than concentrating on a single target.

Hegland's productivity and experience make him a different proposition from the 17-year-old Mohya, although both could potentially strengthen Leverkusen's creativity in central attacking areas.

Leverkusen Face Competition For Djurgården Duo

Leverkusen's scouting visit comes at a crucial moment for Djurgården, with the Swedish club facing the possibility of losing two of its most influential players.

Lien and Hegland have formed a productive attacking partnership, and their combined contribution has been central to Djurgården's performances throughout the 2026 campaign.

According to Swedish reports, Djurgården anticipate receiving offers during the winter transfer window, although no formal bids have been submitted.

For Die Werkself, the decision to monitor both players reflects a broader recruitment strategy focused on identifying talent in markets where promising performers can potentially be acquired before their valuations increase further.

Whether Bayer pursue Lien, Hegland or both remains unclear.

Their presence at the Degerfors match confirms reported scouting interest, but any potential transfer would still require further evaluation and negotiations.

With January approaching and uncertainty surrounding several attacking positions, Leverkusen's interest in the Norwegian duo is another indication that the club is actively assessing how to strengthen its squad.

From here, the stage only gets bigger.