Leverkusen

LEVERKUSEN, Germany : Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios scored two second-half penalties to complete a 2-1 comeback victory over visitors Bayern Munich on Sunday and deny them the Bundesliga lead.

LEVERKUSEN, Germany : Borussia Dortmund cruised past hosts Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Sunday for their third win in three league matches since the Bundesliga resumed after the winter break, climbing to within three points of the top spot.

Alonso has enhanced his burgeoning reputation this season by masterminding Bayer Leverkusen’s unlikely Bundesliga title bid and last weekend’s crushing 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen further cemented his credentials.

Arsenal could face competition as they attempt to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong.

Bellingham played a long ball out to him on the right, and the winger's cross was deflected in by Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba's shin under pressure from Bellingham.

For all of Leverkusen’s attacking prowess, they have also been impressive defensively.

From mainland Europe, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Marseille, Monaco, Napoli and PSV Eindhoven have all shown an interest in Bardghji.

Havertz has already proved his credentials in the Bundesliga after notching 46 goals and 31 assists in 150 games for Bayer Leverkusen.

Havertz has largely flattered to deceive since his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen three years ago, although Arteta appears to believe he was miscast as a false nine.

Having scored a hat-trick against Union Berlin, as well as against a double of Schalke and Stuttgart, Vincenzo delivered one accurate blow to the gates of Augsburg, the Stuttgart Swabians, Bochum, Werder, Leverkusen Bayer and Hertha from Berlin.

However, Leverkusen are believed to be holding out for around £42m (€50m) for Hincapie, which shows how far apart the clubs are in their valuation of the youngster.

Initial reports referred to Cologne, to the south-west of Burscheid, but German sources later suggested it was the nearby city of Leverkusen.

It had all started according to plan for Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen, who have not made a European final since their 2002 appearance in the Champions League showpiece.

It was another productive day at the office for Nigeria's Victor Boniface and his Bayer Leverkusen teammates at Wolfsburg.

It was the first time this season Leverkusen, who had scored at least twice in each of their previous matches this season for a league record, had failed to score in the first half.

I want to go to see Xabi (Alonso) at Bayer Leverkusen and I hope to spend a week with one of my favourite coaches, Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid.

Jeremie Frimpong: The Bayer Leverkusen defender is a Man Utd target.

Manchester United's reported pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong has been boosted after the Bundesliga outfit signed a long-term replacement.

Noah Mbamba: Leverkusen Secures Super Talent Below Market Valueforbes.

Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, on 28, host embattled Union Berlin on Sunday.