Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Bayer Leverkusen Targets Young Winger Poku for €10M

8/9/2025

50 4

Summary

Story summary

Bayer Leverkusen is in talks to secure 21-year-old winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar, aiming to fill the void left by Jeremie Frimpong. With manager Erik ten Hag backing the deal, a transfer fee of €10 million is on the table. Poku, born in Hamburg, has the unique opportunity to represent Ghana despite his youth ties to the Netherlands.

1 of 1

Story summary

Bayer Leverkusen is in talks to secure 21-year-old winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar, aiming to fill the void left by Jeremie Frimpong. With manager Erik ten Hag backing the deal, a transfer fee of €10 million is on the table. Poku, born in Hamburg, has the unique opportunity to represent Ghana despite his youth ties to the Netherlands.