Bayer Leverkusen monitoring South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng

Bayer Leverkusen are monitoring South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng from Union Saint-Gilloise as they look to strengthen their attack while sitting sixth in the Bundesliga.

Bayer Leverkusen hold a concrete transfer interest in South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng. The 22-year-old, who is under contract at Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise, is being considered as an option to strengthen their attack.

Sacha Tavolieri said: "Bayer Leverkusen is among the interested parties for the attacker Relebohile Mofokeng, who plays for the Belgian talent forge Union Saint-Gilloise." The club is understood to have already made an initial inquiry for the player. Mofokeng's contract with the Belgian club runs until 2030.

Profile of the World Cup participant

Mofokeng moved from South African club Orlando Pirates to Union Saint-Gilloise last summer for a fee of 3.5 million euros. At his previous club, he made 125 appearances, scoring 29 goals and providing 31 assists. Since his move to Europe, he has scored five goals and set up four more in 15 matches. The forward was also part of South Africa's squad for the 2022 World Cup, making three appearances.

Manager Carles Martínez views Mofokeng as a potential fresh option for the wing positions. Leverkusen are seeking reinforcements to apply pressure in the title race. The team currently sits sixth in the standings with 13 points from eight games, five points behind leaders Bayern Munich. A recent 2-4 home defeat to VfB Stuttgart on 31 October highlighted the need for more variety in attack, with Patrik Schick and Ibrahim Maza scoring the consolation goals. The team's overall record this season shows 18 goals scored and 16 conceded.

Competition and tactical fit

Alongside Bayer Leverkusen, French Ligue 1 side OSC Lille also has the South African on their list. However, Mofokeng's profile as a fast, goal-dangerous winger fits the tactical requirements at Leverkusen precisely. With Patrik Schick, who has scored seven times this season, the club has a reliable focal point up front, but they are looking for additional creators on the flanks.

The last five league matches have yielded three wins and two defeats (LWLWW). This run included the loss to Stuttgart, a 5-2 victory over 1. FC Nürnberg, and a 3-0 away loss to 1899 Hoffenheim. Ahead of the next Bundesliga fixture on Sunday 8 November away to 1. FC Köln, who currently sit 13th in the table, the search for reinforcements remains a key topic. Bayer Leverkusen's sporting leadership will continue to monitor the situation surrounding Relebohile Mofokeng closely.