Palacios threatens Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen faces the potential departure of Exequiel Palacios. Ipswich Town has submitted a new bid for the midfielder. A first offer for the midfielder in the amount of 20 million euros was rejected by the responsible parties of the Werkself.
Why it matters for Bayer Leverkusen
The departure of Palacios would be a significant loss for Bayer Leverkusen. The midfielder has played for Bayer Leverkusen since January 2020 and won the double in 2024. He has played 185 games for Leverkusen despite several injuries in recent years.
The negotiations between the two teams are ongoing, and the Premier League newcomer is optimistic about securing the deal. Bayer 04 Leverkusen also rejected the second offer for Palacios. The second offer was only slightly higher than the first.
Bayer Leverkusen currently stands 6th in the Bundesliga table, with 59 points from 34 games. The team has scored 68 goals and conceded 47, with a goal difference of +21. In the title race, Bayer Leverkusen is 30 points behind the leaders Bayern München. The last game of Bayer Leverkusen ended in a 1:1 draw against Hamburger SV on May 16, 2026. In the last four games, the team has a record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses (DDLL).
