Bayer Leverkusen became interested in signing Methalie after former Toulouse boss Carles Martínez Novell identified the defender as a priority target. The Spanish coach wanted to reunite with the player in Germany, but Sunderland’s swift progress has made them the leading contender to sign him.

Bayer Leverkusen are competing with Newcastle United to sign 20-year-old French full-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse. Bayer Leverkusen's interest is driven by their new manager, Carles Martínez Novell, who previously coached Methalie. Newcastle has a long-standing interest in the player, having made an approach earlier this year which was paused due to an injury.