Bayer Leverkusen join race for rising Bundesliga talent Wael Mohya (17)

Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly stepping up their interest in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 17-year-old attacking midfielder Wael Mohya. According to Kicker, the Europa League participants are seriously considering a move for the highly rated teenager ahead of the summer 2027 transfer window.

Mohya has attracted attention from several of Germany’s leading clubs following his emergence as one of the Bundesliga’s most promising young attacking talents. Leverkusen’s interest reportedly extends beyond routine scouting, with the club’s recruitment department now specifically examining the possibility of signing the Gladbach academy product.

The 17-year-old’s combination of technical ability, close control, intelligent movement, and finishing qualities is considered an excellent fit for Leverkusen’s attacking philosophy.

Bayern Munich also keeping close tabs on Wael Mohya

Leverkusen are by no means alone in pursuing the youngster. Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported in late October that Bayern Munich had placed Mohya on their shortlist and were closely monitoring his development. Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have also been linked with the teenager, alongside interest from clubs abroad.

Bayern’s interest has since been publicly acknowledged by sporting director Max Eberl. Speaking to Sky Germany ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga encounter with Mainz, Eberl confirmed that the German record champions were following Mohya, while emphasizing that no direct discussions had taken place.

The Bayern executive explained that his club closely monitors promising young German footballers, but insisted that neither Mohya, his representatives, nor Gladbach had been contacted. Leverkusen’s reported consideration of a potential summer transfer therefore appears more advanced than Bayern’s publicly acknowledged interest, although no formal negotiations or offers have been reported.

Gladbach working to secure Mohya’s future

Mohya remains under contract with Gladbach until June 2028. The Bundesliga club have already opened discussions over a possible extension, with an improved salary and potential release clause reportedly under consideration.

The approaching summer transfer window nevertheless presents Gladbach with a significant contractual decision. Should Mohya decline to extend, the 2027 summer window would represent the club’s final opportunity to negotiate a transfer with more than one year remaining on his existing deal.

Sporting director Rouven Schröder has attempted to play down any urgency surrounding the teenager’s future. In an interview with Sky Germany on Monday, Schröder emphasized the strong mutual trust between the club and the player, confirming that discussions were continuing without pressure from either side.

Sky‘s earlier reporting also suggested that Gladbach’s ability to retain Mohya beyond the current campaign could depend heavily on the club preserving its Bundesliga status.

Mohya’s remarkable emergence attracts Bundesliga heavyweights

Mohya has already registered two goals and one assist in nine Bundesliga matchdays this season, matching his entire league output from 15 appearances during the previous campaign. He also scored in Gladbach’s 5-0 DFB-Pokal victory over Schott Mainz.

His rapid development subsequently earned him a maiden senior Germany call-up under Jürgen Klopp for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures against Serbia and the Netherlands. With Leverkusen now reportedly considering a concrete move and Bayern maintaining their interest, Gladbach face an increasingly difficult task in securing the long-term future of one of their brightest academy graduates.