Bayer Leverkusen targets Afonso Moreira amid transfer activity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen is in pursuit of Lyon’s Afonso Moreira following the appointment of Carles Martínez as head coach. Leverkusen is reportedly willing to pay between €25m and €30m for Moreira, who had a productive season with eight goals and 11 assists in 37 appearances. The club recently signed Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin and anticipates further transfers, including the expected transfer of Piero Hincapié to Arsenal for €60m. Leverkusen aims to finalize the Moreira deal before June 30.
- •Carles Martínez appointed as Bayer Leverkusen head coach.
- •Leverkusen targeting Afonso Moreira from Lyon.
- •Reported fee for Moreira is between €25m and €30m.
- •Moreira scored eight goals and provided 11 assists in 2025/26.
- •Piero Hincapié is expected to transfer to Arsenal for €60m.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen close in on Afonso Moreira
"Following the appointment of Carles Martínez (42) as head coach last week, Bayer Leverkusen are moving quick in the transfer market. After securing the signing of Hertha Berlin’s Kennet Eichhorn (1...
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