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Christian Falk’s Fact Files – Klopp, Alonso & Liverpool triangle, Tel to Tottenham? Chelsea want €60m Leverkusen star & more

Christian Falk's Fact Files - Klopp, Alonso & Liverpool triangle, Tel to Tottenham? Chelsea want €60m Leverkusen star & more

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Today’s exclusive transfer round-up from Bundesliga insider Christian Falk, featuring Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham, Bayern Munich and more

Today’s top stories:

  • Jurgen Klopp’s impending Liverpool exit has consequences in Germany…
  • Newcastle and Chelsea among English clubs lining up for €85m Leipzig attacker
  • And further updates on Victor Boniface, Mathys Tel, Serhou Guirassy and more!

BUNDESLIGA

The Bundesliga was a little surprised about their counterparts in the English top-flight. Because the managers of Premier League clubs were very economical in this winter transfer window. The German clubs are all the more prepared for the offensive that could take place next summer with the money saved. Today, I would like to show what offers Bundesliga managers are expecting by that point.

BAYER LEVERKUSEN

Exequiel Palacios (25) has extended his contract in Leverkusen until 2028. Aston Villa is considered a hot prospect for the summer. The club has already bought Leon Bailey and Moussa Diaby from Leverkusen. Manchester City and Newcastle are also said to have the midfielder on their list. Leverkusen is only considered ready for talks at a starting point of €60m.

Palacios in action for Leverkusen – (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Odilon Kossouno (23) is considered a highly talented central defender. The interested parties from England include Manchester United and Tottenham. Last summer, Crystal Palace were quite keen on Kossouno. Leverkusen rejected an offer of €28.5m. He has a contract until 2026. Leverkusen are not willing to talk to any interested clubs for less than €50m.

Victor Boniface (23) is currently injured. Nevertheless, his 10 goals in the Bundesliga have already created a market for him. He has a contract until 2028. The striker came from Saint-Gilloise for €16m. One potential suitor for the forward is Chelsea. Leverkusen don’t want to give him up. But from a starting price of €60m one would at least talk. Leverkusen (as announced in the last column) brought Borja Iglesias (31) on loan from Real Betis to act as cover for the injured Boniface.

BAYERN MUNICH

FC Bayern currently prefers to buy in England rather than sell players there. They had…

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