Leverkusen Intensify Pursuit Of Wael Mohya As Bayern Face Competition

Bayer Leverkusen is emerging as one of the most serious contenders for Borussia Mönchengladbach wonderkid Wael Mohya, with the Bundesliga club taking a more concrete approach than their domestic rivals ahead of the summer 2027 transfer window.

According to Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Leverkusen have the 17-year-old firmly on their shortlist and are regularly monitoring his development. The club's recruitment department is already examining the possibility of a transfer in detail, although no agreement or formal negotiations have been reported.

The latest update reinforces kicker's earlier report that Mohya has become a priority candidate for the Werkself's long-term attacking plans.

Leverkusen Identify Mohya As A Future No. 10

One of the most significant details in Plettenberg's latest report concerns the role Leverkusen envisage for Mohya.

Although the teenager can operate across several attacking positions, Bayer's decision-makers primarily see him as a No. 10, an assessment reportedly shared by Bayern Munich.

That interest becomes particularly significant when considering the future of Ibrahim Maza, who has established himself as an important creative figure under Carles Martínez and is already attracting attention from several major European clubs.

Should the Algerian international leave Leverkusen next summer, Mohya could emerge as a potential successor, allowing the club to continue building around technically gifted attacking midfielders.

Leverkusen has already shown its willingness to follow this approach. After Florian Wirtz's departure, the club invested in emerging talents such as Maza and Malik Tillman rather than relying on a single established replacement.

Mohya could represent the next step in that strategy.

At just 17, the Gladbach youngster possesses many of the qualities Bayer values in an attacking midfielder: intelligent movement between the lines, press resistance, creativity, and the ability to carry possession into dangerous areas.

While he would still need time to develop and adapt to Martínez's system, securing Mohya could allow Leverkusen to plan for another major departure instead of being forced to react after losing a key player.

Bayern Monitor Mohya But Leverkusen Are Further Ahead

Bayern remain interested in Mohya, although their pursuit has yet to reach an advanced stage.

Sporting board member Max Eberl recently acknowledged that Munich are following the youngster's development but confirmed that no discussions had taken place with the player, his representatives or Gladbach.

Leverkusen, meanwhile, are reportedly examining the possibility of signing Mohya more closely than other interested German clubs.

That distinction does not mean Bayer have secured an advantage in negotiations, but it suggests their interest is progressing beyond general scouting.

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have also been linked with the teenager, while clubs from the Premier League continue to monitor his situation.

Mohya's performances explain the growing attention. Despite Gladbach's difficult Bundesliga campaign, he has contributed two goals and one assist in nine league appearances, matching his output from the entire previous season.

His development has also earned him a first senior Germany call-up under Jürgen Klopp, further raising his profile ahead of the next transfer window.

Gladbach Push For Contract Extension Amid Growing Interest

While Leverkusen and Bayern assess their options, Borussia Mönchengladbach is working to secure Mohya's long-term future.

The midfielder's current contract expires in June 2028, and Gladbach want to extend that agreement to protect one of their most valuable young players.

Sporting director Rouven Schröder recently confirmed that discussions with Mohya's representatives are ongoing, stressing that neither side feels under immediate pressure to reach an agreement.

However, the growing interest from rival clubs could complicate Gladbach's plans.

Without an extension, Mohya would enter the final year of his contract in summer 2027, potentially weakening Borussia's negotiating position, and the coming months will be important in determining whether the other clubs' interest develops into a concrete attempt to sign him.

The Werkself has already shown its willingness to invest in elite German prospects with Kennet Eichhorn's summer arrival. Mohya could represent another significant addition to that recruitment strategy.

With Bayern watching closely, Gladbach seeking an extension, and Leverkusen taking an increasingly serious interest, the race for the 17-year-old is beginning to gather momentum.

From here, the stage only gets bigger.