Guéla Doué emerges as Bayer Leverkusen's main transfer target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Guéla Doué, a 23-year-old defender from RC Strasbourg Alsace, is Bayer Leverkusen's top target for transfer, following reports from Kicker. Strasbourg reportedly demands a fee of around €40 million for Doué, whose contract runs until 2029. He delivered a strong season with 34 appearances, contributing two goals and seven assists. Doué, an Ivorian international with 24 caps, impressed during the last World Cup by starting three matches as his team reached the round of 16. Negotiations are expected to be complicated by the high asking price.
- •Doué is Bayer Leverkusen's primary transfer target for this summer.
- •Strasbourg values Doué at around €40 million.
- •He made 34 appearances and scored two goals last season.
- •Doué has 24 caps for the Ivory Coast national team.
- •Negotiations may prove difficult due to his contract lasting until 2029.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Strasbourg’s Guéla Doué ranks as Bayer Leverkusen top target, but…
"RC Strasbourg Alsace’s Guéla Doué (23) is reportedly Bayer Leverkusen’s top priority transfer target, according to information from Kicker.Whilst neither Lucas Vázquez (35), Arthur (23) nor Axe...
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