Bayer Leverkusen pursues Afonso Moreira from Lyon amid Manchester United interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen is currently in talks to acquire Afonso Moreira from Lyon during the summer transfer window. Moreira, a 21-year-old Portuguese youth international, is sought after following a notable season in Ligue 1, where he recorded 8 goals and 11 assists. Lyon is reportedly looking to sell one of its players by the end of June to comply with financial regulations, with significant interest in Moreira, who was signed for €2 million. Leverkusen appears to be at the forefront of the negotiations, competing against clubs like Manchester United and Atlético Madrid.
- •Leverkusen in discussions to sign Afonso Moreira from Lyon.
- •Moreira scored 8 goals and provided 11 assists last season.
- •Lyon must sell players before the end of June due to financial regulations.
- •Leverkusen competes with Manchester United and Atlético Madrid for Moreira.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen in talks to sign Manchester United target Afonso Moreira from Lyon
"Bayer Leverkusen are in active discussions to sign Afonso Moreira (21) from Lyon during the summer transfer window, according to a report from Foot Mercato. Following an impressive season in Ligue 1,...
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