Bayer Leverkusen have held two meetings with the agent of Krepin Diatta. The newly appointed Pierre Sage is seeking to add Diatta to his squad.

According to Africafoot, Bayer Leverkusen was close to an agreement with Krépin Diatta. Bayer Leverkusen still wants to sign Krépin Diatta this summer, but now faces strong competition from Crystal Palace.

Krépin Diatta, a 27-year-old Senegalese international, is a free agent after playing for AS Monaco for several seasons. Bayer Leverkusen is interested in the player. The English club Crystal Palace is also interested in the versatile right-back. It is reported that Diatta is requesting an annual salary of 2.5 million euros. Discussions are ongoing.