Hayden Hackney is also a candidate for Bayer Leverkusen, after the departure of Xhaka.

Hayden Hackney is attracting interest from Bundesliga clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen. Hackney has recently changed his agency and is seeking a transfer to a top league. Middlesbrough is demanding a transfer fee between 23 and 29 million Euros. Interest from Bayer Leverkusen could increase if Granit Xhaka is sold.