Newcastle United have made a renewed push to sign Edmond Tapsoba, submitting a €50 million offer for the Bayer Leverkusen and Burkina Faso centre-back, according to sources close to the player.
The Premier League side has long tracked the 25-year-old defender and has now taken concrete action to secure his services in the current transfer window.
The offer signals Newcastle’s clear intention to reinforce their backline, with Tapsoba identified as a key target.
The Stallions international, who began his career with Salitas FC in Burkina Faso, has developed into one of the Bundesliga’s most consistent defenders since joining Leverkusen.
His performances over the past two seasons have drawn attention across Europe, with Newcastle among the clubs maintaining regular interest.
The English club’s latest bid reflects both their continued admiration and their determination to finalise a deal this summer.
Leverkusen, however, are hesitant to part ways with the player.
Following a strong domestic campaign in which they finished as Bundesliga runners-up, the German side are preparing for a return to the UEFA Champions League and consider Tapsoba an integral part of their plans for the season ahead.
While negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing this week, Bayer’s stance remains firm for now.
The club is reportedly holding out for either a higher fee or more favourable terms, as they weigh up the long-term importance of Tapsoba within Xabi Alonso’s tactical system.
Tapsoba, born in Ouagadougou, currently holds a market valuation of €40 million, according to Transfermarkt.
His annual salary stands at €5 million, making him one of Burkina Faso’s highest-paid footballers.
Former Burkina Faso international Adama Guira has weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Tapsoba faces a pivotal decision: remain a central figure in Leverkusen’s European ambitions or embrace a new challenge in England’s top flight.
With talks underway and the summer window heating up, all eyes now turn to whether Bayer Leverkusen will accept Newcastle’s offer — or stand firm in their efforts to keep one of Africa’s top defenders in the Bundesliga.
