According to FT, Chelsea attempted to hijack the transfer of Eliesse Ben Seghir from AS Monaco, which caused the 20-year-old attacking player to hesitate. Ultimately, he decided to join Bayer Leverkusen, considering the move to the Bundesliga a smaller career step. The deal was finalized shortly before the transfer deadline, with Leverkusen paying Monaco €32 million for the Moroccan international. His contract with the German club is set to expire on June 30, 2030, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €28 million.