The centre-half is regarded as one of the best around in Germany and has now confirmed his plans to leave Leverkusen as a free agent in 2025

Fabrizio Romano has delivered a damning verdict on what could have been one of the shock moves of the summer transfer window, while Tottenham and Arsenal have both been snubbed by a classy Italy international

Man Utd have decided when they want to have the Matthijs de Ligt deal done, with a Bayer Leverkusen ace lined up next

With Leverkusen riding high at the top of the Bundesliga, we take a look at their €500m-rated talents strongly linked with moves to the Premier League

Spurs could complete their defensive department with either of the table-topping centre-backs, but face competition from Liverpool for one and Chelsea for the other

West Ham are one of the main suitors for a Bayer Leverkusen star, having surprisingly moved past Bayern Munich in the chase for him, according to reports

The in-demand defender will have just 18 months remaining on his deal come the January window and reports are a big-money move to Spurs is being strongly talked up

The Blues are eager to land a successor for Thiago Silva, and are prepared to ditch their usual transfer policy in order to snatch the Manchester United target

The Reds can land a top attacking talent from Juventus in January but he will not come cheap, while Chelsea are chasing a top Man Utd, Newcastle defensive target

The 27-year-old Germany international has become a key performer for Xabi Alonso's side, attratcing plenty of interest in his services in the process

Tah has guided Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table having won 10 of their 11 games and only conceded 10 goals in those outings

Man Utd are on the trail of a German centre-half to potentially replace Raphael Varane in January, though Newcastle or West Ham aim to thwart their plans

Newcastle are plotting a move for Bayer Leverkusen and Germany defender Jonathan Tah to ease their defensive issues, TEAMtalk understands

West Ham are free to sign a Germany international after he admitted he is 'open' to a move this summer and also spoke about his desire to play in the Prem

The Scot has his eyes on a Germany international and the Hammers may have already received a leg-up in their hopes of landing the defensive target.

The Hammers have made contact for the giant centre-back who is available for a very tempting price while in the prime of his career

Tottenham can complete the simple £15million transfer due to a clause in the defender's contract, though the clock is ticking, so they need to act fast

Liverpool have held early talks over the signing of a Germany international whose arrival would spell trouble for an Anfield favourite, though he may earn a reprieve if Newcastle or Spurs strike first

The Foxes could revisit their interest in the Bundesliga man after a change was made to his price tag...

Man City have emerged as contenders for the signature of an Arsenal defensive target and a Liverpool-linked midfielder, according to reports

Arsenal have turned their focus away from Jerome Boateng and towards three other Bundesliga centre-backs, according to reports in Germany.

Arsenal have made a Bundesliga star their top defensive target, but will have to act quickly to get him at his cheapest price.

Tottenham have reportedly been scouting a Bayer Leverkusen defender as insurance in case Toby Alderweireld leaves this summer.