Bayer Leverkusen are chasing Owen Emeka, and they face serious competition to land the 17-year-old Spanish talent. According to transfer specialist Matteo Moretto, several top European clubs have set their sights on the right winger, who carries a release clause of just €15million.
The Rhineland outfit are planning to use local connections to lure Emeka from Spanish side Granada CF. Their approach rests on a simple idea: Emeka would join a squad with familiar faces, including some he already knows.
Leverkusen’s Spanish Plan
Leverkusen’s strategy centres on the club’s Spanish connections. Coach Carles Martínez leads the team, and three other players in the squad are Spanish: Miguel Gutiérrez, Lucas Vázquez and Aleix García.
The hope is that those four figures can convince Emeka to move to Germany. Whether they can do it depends on the 17-year-old’s contract situation, which remains unresolved despite the interest from around Europe.
The Clubs in the Hunt
Moretto’s report names the clubs competing for Emeka’s signature. They include:
- AC Milan
- Arsenal
- Newcastle United
Those three clubs join Leverkusen in the chase for the teenager. The report does not say which club is leading the race or how far apart the bids stand.
What is clear is the depth of interest around the player. A release clause of €15million keeps him within reach of any club willing to pay it.
The Contract Problem
Emeka’s contract at Granada CF includes a release clause of €15million. That figure is the sticking point for any club hoping to bring him to Europe.
The report does not say whether any club has already activated the clause or whether negotiations have begun. It only confirms that the clause exists and that it is relatively low for a player of his age.
“Whether they can do their part to convince Emeka to join Leverkusen is another question given the 17-year-old’s contract situation.”
The source notes that the club has the plan, the players and the contacts. What it does not have is a signed deal.
The History With Real Madrid
The report notes that back in April, Real Madrid were among the clubs interested in Emeka. At that point, Granada acted.
The Spanish side extended their contract with their top talent until 2031. That move locked in Emeka’s future at Granada for years to come, though the clause still stands.
The extension means the contract runs until 2031. Any club hoping to sign him will need to respect that timeline.
What Comes Next
Leverkusen are ambitious about this transfer. The club is building for the future, and Emeka fits that project.
The question is whether the Spanish connections will be enough. A 17-year-old facing a decision this big rarely responds to logic alone. Emeka will weigh the clubs, the coaches and the careers ahead of him.
For now, the chase continues. Three major clubs want him, and Leverkusen are doing everything they can to stand out from the crowd.
The answer to this story will come in the near future. Until then, the pressure stays on.
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