Physical picture: Leverkusen is interested in Akliusch, the alternative is Manchester City s McCarthy

August 6 According to Bild, Leverkusen is interested in Akliushe.

Monaco's winger and offensive midfielder Akliusch is the first choice on Leverkusen's signing list. Leverkusen has been following him for a long time and is now regarded as the number one target. Negotiations between the two sides have been going on for months.

Akliusch's recent transfer is considered unrealistic because Monaco's asking price is more than 70 million euros. Despite their wealth, Leverkusen would not invest such a high fee on a single player.

But now it seems that Akliusch is likely to transfer for less than €50 million, as no top English clubs have made higher offers.

Another alternative is Manchester City's McCarthy, whom Leverkusen reached an agreement as early as January this year, but then Manchester City coach Guardiola rejected the deal.