PSG step up interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza

Paris Saint-Germain have identified Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza as a potential target for the January transfer window, with the French club’s interest described as concrete.

According to Florian Plettenberg, Maza’s representatives have already been made aware of PSG’s interest. The Parisian club are continuing to assess several options as they consider how to strengthen their squad, and the young attacking midfielder is among the profiles being studied.

Maza could potentially provide an alternative to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, although his precise place in PSG’s plans has not been established. No decision has been made over whether the club will make a formal approach or pursue a transfer during the winter window.

The possibility of a move is nevertheless expected to attract increasing attention as January approaches. PSG’s interest is clear, but the club have yet to take the process beyond their initial assessment of the player.

Leverkusen plan to extend Maza’s contract

Bayer Leverkusen, meanwhile, are preparing to make their own move to secure Maza’s future. The German club want to retain the player and are working on an extension that would keep him at the club beyond 2030.

That proposed new contract would also include an improvement to Maza’s salary. Leverkusen’s plans reflect the importance they attach to the midfielder and their belief that he forms part of the club’s long-term sporting project.

The Bundesliga side are therefore seeking to strengthen their position before external interest develops further. Their intention is to ensure they can continue to rely on Maza in the seasons ahead, rather than allow uncertainty over his future to grow.

Maza becomes a January transfer-window player to watch

The next few months could determine whether PSG turn their interest into concrete action or whether Leverkusen’s renewal discussions succeed in easing the pressure around the player’s future.

For now, Paris are continuing to examine their options while Leverkusen remain determined to retain control of the situation. Maza’s position at the German club and PSG’s interest in him are likely to make the midfielder one of the names to monitor during the next winter transfer window.

Bayer Leverkusen will soon play their eighth match of the German league season against Stuttgart. However, the immediate fixture does not alter the broader uncertainty surrounding Maza, with his long-term future now attracting attention from both clubs.