Leverkusen Newcastle is interested in Karim Endo, 17 goals in Ligue 1 this season

Ball Push Network reported on May 25 that the transfer waves in the French Ligue 1 are causing another wave of transfers. 23-year-old Rennes striker Karimndo has become the prey of Leverkusen and Newcastle United with his highlight performance of 17 goals this season. This French star ranks third in the fiercely competitive Ligue 1 scorer list (second only to Dembele and Greenwood), with only two years left in his contract, which makes the transfer game full of tension.

As a local scorer produced by Rennes Youth Training, Karim Endo's growth trajectory can be called a "grassroots counterattack": from a loan grading with French Ligue 1 to a Ligue 1 Golden Boot competitor, he completed his transformation in three years. This season, his average of 2.8 shots and 1.2 key passes per game, showing the dual attributes of "terminator + organizer", especially his double score against Paris Saint-Germain, which made his value even more high. The Team News revealed that the players themselves are eager to land on higher platforms, which provides space for the intervention of the two clubs.

Leverkusen's advantage lies in "Bundesliga adaptability" - the case of pharmaceutical companies successfully operating new stars such as Werz and Palacios in recent years may become the key to attracting Karimndo. Newcastle holds a "gold dollar trump card": although there has not been a formal offer, the Saudi consortium's strong financial resources are enough to match any transfer fee requirements, and the Premier League's exposure is quite attractive to French players. It is worth noting that Karim Nando was close to joining Lons last summer, and eventually stayed at the team because Rennes temporarily raised the price. Will history repeat itself now?

For Rennes, how to maximize profits with only two years left in the player contract becomes the core of the negotiation. It is reported that the club valued it at about €40 million, but may accept offers containing floating terms. If Leverkusen sells Wilz, it may make room for funds; Newcastle needs to strengthen the front line at a critical node in the Champions League to fill the vacancy of Isaac's possible departure.

This cross-league shooter battle reflects the transfer logic of "young is justice" in football. When Karimndo celebrates his goal at Lorient Stadium, he may not have thought that his next stop would decide whether to become a "new Bundesliga striker" or a "Premier 100 million yuan". Another new star in Ligue 1 has quietly turned the fate of the fate.