Manchester United explore move for Eliesse Ben Seghir as Bayer Leverkusen role declines

Manchester United are assessing a possible move for Eliesse Ben Seghir as they look to strengthen their attack for the second half of the season.

The club’s sporting department has turned its attention to Germany, with the 21-year-old’s difficult adaptation to Bayer Leverkusen understood to be central to their interest, according to Fichajes.

Ben Seghir has struggled for regular playing time in the Bundesliga since joining Bayer Leverkusen, and his reduced involvement has led to a significant fall in his market value. Manchester United view that drop as a potential opportunity to negotiate a deal for the Morocco international.

The forward moved to Germany in September 2025 for 30 million euros and remains under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until June 2030. Despite the decline in his valuation, Leverkusen are keen to recover as much of their original investment as possible.

The German club would reject any offer below 20 million euros. However, Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester United are reported to be prepared to open formal talks if the Premier League club submits a proposal close to 25 million euros.

Ben Seghir’s current market value is put at 20 million euros. His annual salary in Germany is reported to be 3,210,000 euros, equivalent to 2,110,000,000 FCFA.

Rennes previously considered return

Stade Rennais also explored the possibility of bringing Ben Seghir back to France during the summer, but eventually ended their pursuit, according to exclusive information from Africafoot.

The player’s situation at Bayer Leverkusen has therefore attracted interest from both France and England, with his lack of Bundesliga minutes making a transfer more financially accessible than it might have been when he first arrived in Germany.

Bayer Leverkusen are due to begin their Europa League campaign against NK Celje. The match has been priced at 1.14 for a Leverkusen victory, 7.50 for a draw and 15.00 for an NK Celje win by 1xBet.