Interesting! German giant targets Serie A star
Leverkusen are accelerating the overhaul of their left defensive flank.
Details: According to Fabrizio Romano, Bayer has submitted an official bid to Napoli for Spanish defender Miguel Gutierrez.
Now it's up to the Napoli management to decide whether to agree to the sale of the player. The transfer fee remains undisclosed for now.
Bayer views Gutierrez as a direct replacement for Alejandro Grimaldo. Previous reports of the German club's interest in the player have also come from BILD and journalist Guillermo Rai.
The next move is up to Napoli—Leverkusen are awaiting an official response to their offer.
It's worth noting that in the 2025/26 season, Miguel Gutierrez played 28 Serie A matches for Napoli, scoring one goal and providing one assist. The Spaniard logged a total of 1,483 minutes on the pitch, with an average rating of 6.86. Transfermarkt values the defender at €22 million.
Reminder: Christian Kofane scores for Bayer Leverkusen against Genk in a friendly.
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