Bayer Leverkusen targets fullbacks Medina and El Ouahdi

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Bayer Leverkusen targets fullbacks Medina and El Ouahdi
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Bayer Leverkusen is pursuing Olympique Marseille defender Facundo Medina for the left-back position, as reported by Kicker. Medina is being considered to replace Alejandro Grimaldo, who transferred to Atlético Madrid. Marseille reportedly demands at least €25 million for Medina, under contract until 2030. Leverkusen is also evaluating KRC Genk's Zakaria El Ouahdi for right-back. El Ouahdi, a 24-year-old Morocco international, has registered 12 goals and six assists in 43 appearances this season and has four caps for his national team. The left-back decision may influence their pursuit of a right-back.

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  • Bayer Leverkusen seeks Facundo Medina and Zakaria El Ouahdi.
  • Medina would replace Alejandro Grimaldo at left-back.
  • Marseille seeks at least €25 million for Medina.
  • El Ouahdi has scored 12 goals this season.
  • Leverkusen's left-back choice may guide their right-back strategy.
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  • 9:30 AMYahoo SportsBayer Leverkusen target two fullbacks
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Kicker reports that Bayer Leverkusen are pursuing Olympique Marseille defender Facundo Medina for the left-back position while also considering KRC Genk’s Zakaria El Ouahdi as a candidate at right-b...

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