Bayer Leverkusen ready to offer €20 million for Barcelona winger, Aston Villa also keen

Only a while ago, we reported that Ez Abde was unsure about his continuity at FC Barcelona this summer and that he was attracting interest from clubs in Spain, Italy, and England.

Now, we can add Germany to the list as well, as SPORT is reporting that the 21-year-old forward has emerged as a target for Bayer Leverkusen.

Leverkusen will offer €20 million for Abde

Indeed, as per the report, the Bundesliga giants are intent on acquiring the services of Abde this summer and would be prepared to offer a sum of €20 million plus bonuses to sign him from Barcelona.

Abde spent the last season on loan at CA Osasuna and made a solid impression. The Moroccan international has been one of the positives for the Blaugrana early into the new campaign as well.

And, as such, it was reported that Xavi will not be selling him this summer.

However, the manager is keen on adding another forward to his ranks before the transfer window closes. And for that to happen, the Catalan giants must make a sale.

Ansu Fati has been the player earmarked to be offloaded, but the 20-year-old is refusing to leave the club. This could force the Blaugrana to look into the possibility of selling Abde, who has no shortage of interest.

Bayer Leverkusen are making the strongest push for the 21-year-old, but he is also on the radars of Real Betis in La Liga, who are understood to be willing to acquire 50% of the player’s rights for €10 million.

Meanwhile, Premier League club Aston Villa are also keen on signing Abde as Unai Emery continues his rebuild in the Midlands.

Bayer Leverkusen’s potential €20 million offer could tempt Barcelona, although the latter could push for a repurchase clause to be inserted in the deal, as they did with Chadi Riad and Nico Gonzalez earlier this summer.

It remains to be seen if the Blaugrana decide to part ways with the Moroccan before the transfer window closes.