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Leverkusen sets €50 million asking price for Tapsoba amid Premier League interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:17 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Leverkusen sets €50 million asking price for Tapsoba amid Premier League interest

Summary

Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly willing to open negotiations for centre-back Edmond Tapsoba if they receive a bid of €50 million. Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham are showing strong interest in the 27-year-old Burkinabe international. Tapsoba recently signed a long-term contract extension with Leverkusen until 2031, which gives the club leverage in negotiations. The player has garnered attention from top Premier League clubs, but Leverkusen would prefer to retain him.

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Key Details

•Edmond Tapsoba is attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs.
•Leverkusen values Tapsoba at €50 million for negotiations.
•Tapsoba signed a contract extension with Leverkusen until 2031.
•Interest in Tapsoba includes Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham.
•Leverkusen prefers to keep Tapsoba amid transfer inquiries.

Latest Updates

7:17 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen set minimum price for Tapsoba as Man United, Newcastle and Tottenham circle

What they're saying

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Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba continues to attract interest from the Premier League, according to transfer journalist Ekrem Konur.Writing for German outlet Fussballdaten, Konur reports t...
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