Bayer Leverkusen is interested in signing 18-year-old French-Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena to strengthen their attack, adding to the profiles of Patrik Schick and Victor Boniface. Despite facing strong competition from other clubs such as Stuttgart, Villarreal, and Fiorentina, Leverkusen sees Ilenikhena as a promising addition. However, AS Monaco, where Ilenikhena is currently under contract until 2029, is keen on retaining him to further his development, making a potential transfer challenging. His market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt to be €15 million.