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01-06-2025
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Bayer Leverkusen to sign PSG talent Axel Tape
Bayer Leverkusen are set to complete the signing of Paris Saint-Germain defender Axel Tape (17), as exclusively reported by Florian Plettenberg. The French defender has already undergone and passed a medical and will join the Bundesliga side on a contract until 2030. Tape will join the club upon the expiry of his contract at PSG at the end of the season. He would become the club's second defensive signing on a free transfer following the arrival of Tim Oermann (21), who has since joined Austrian Bundesliga champions Sturm Graz. Advertisement According to Plettenberg, Tape will become a part of the Bundesliga squad in the summer ahead of turning 18 on August 10. A summer of change for Bayer Leverkusen After Xabi Alonso announced his departure to join Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen quickly announced the appointment of Erik ten Hag as the Spaniard's successor. And the former Bundesliga champions have also been active in their transfer activity. Jeremie Frimpong has joined Liverpool and Florian Wirtz could yet follow. Die Werkself have already announced the signing of Ibrahim Maza for €12m from Hertha Berlin with Oermann and Issa Traore also coming in. As well as Tape, Leverkusen are also expected to complete the signing of Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken after reaching a total agreement worth €10m. GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Chelsea now in for PSG defender who is set to leave the club in the summer transfer window
Chelsea now in for PSG defender who is set to leave the club in the summer transfer window Chelsea are now in for a PSG defender who is set to leave his club in the summer transfer window that opens next month. This news comes after Chelsea got a vital three points on Friday night against Manchester United in what was a crucial win for the race for Champions League football next season. One Chelsea legend Gary Cahill was at the match and he has hailed one key player in the game as being one of the best in Europe after his influence on the match. Advertisement Cahill wasn't the only one praising this player as well, with team mate Pedro Neto joining in and picking up on the character of the Chelsea hero from Friday night. Chelsea will now move on to their final league game of the season next weekend away at Nottingham Forest, and it's another game they have to win the secure Champions League qualification. Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart. (Photo by Chris Lee/Chelsea FC Chelsea love young rising stars Chelsea will always be linked to the next rising star in world football and they will always be looking for opportunities to sign top young talents. And it looks like they might have another opportunity to try and do just that in the summer transfer window coming up. Blues in for Tape A trio of Premier League clubs, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Bournemouth, are reportedly in a race to sign promising PSG center-back Axel Tape, who is set to leave the club as a free agent this summer. Advertisement Sports Zone reported on Saturday that PSG no expects the young defender to leave the club this summer. Bayer Leverkusen currently lead the race for his signature, but Bournemouth, Tottenham, and Chelsea are all showing strong interest in his profile. A final decision is expected soon.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Chelsea, Tottenham Join Bournemouth in Battle With Bayer Leverkusen to Sign PSG Youth Product
A trio of Premier League clubs, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Bournemouth, are reportedly in a race to sign promising PSG center-back Axel Tape, who is set to leave the club as a free agent this summer. The PSG youth academy continues to produce top talent, with Warren Zaire-Emery and Senny Mayulu among the latest to make their mark. However, not every young player gets the same opportunity, and some may need to look elsewhere to move forward, which is the case for Tape. Advertisement At 17, Axel Tape made his senior debut under Luis Enrique in January, starting in a Coupe de France win over Espaly. He has also been included in five matchday squads across Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Tape stood out with the PSG Under-19 team this season, scoring three goals in 11 appearances and showing he can contribute going forward despite playing as a defender. Tottenham, Chelsea persist in securing PSG talentSports Zone reported on Saturday that PSG no longer expects Axel Tape to reverse his decision — the young defender is set to leave the club this summer. Bayer Leverkusen currently lead the race for his signature, but Bournemouth, Tottenham, and Chelsea are all showing strong interest in his profile. A final decision is expected soon. The main reason behind the decision is reportedly PSG's strong defensive depth, with Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho and Presnel Kimpembe all ahead of him in the pecking order. With first-team opportunities looking limited, Tape has decided to explore other options, and both Tottenham and Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly working to secure a deal.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Tottenham in competition with Bayer Leverkusen to sign PSG prospect
Tottenham Hotspur are in a race to sign Paris Saint-Germain prospect Axel Tape (17), according to a report from RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins. Tape, a versatile player capable of playing in midfield or in defence, is yet to make a Ligue 1 appearance for his formative club, however, he has played in a Coupe de France encounter this season. That came as a centre-back in a 4-2 win over minnows Espaly in January. Advertisement However, Tape's trainee contract with Les Parisiens is coming to an end. RMC Sport understands that he will not sign a professional contract with PSG. Instead, he will be on the move this summer. Hawkins reports that Bayer Leverkusen are well-positioned in their bid to bring the France U18 international (two caps) to the club come the end of the season. However, Tottenham Hotspur are also pushing to bring in the versatile 17-year-old as a free agent. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Tottenham in competition with Bayer Leverkusen to sign PSG prospect
Tottenham Hotspur are in a race to sign Paris Saint-Germain prospect Axel Tape (17), according to a report from journalist Fabrice Hawkins. Tape, a versatile player capable of playing in midfield or in defence, is yet to make a Ligue 1 appearance for his formative club, however, he has played in a Coupe de France encounter this season. That came as a centre-back in a 4-2 win over minnows Espaly in January. However, Tape's trainee contract with Les Parisiens is coming to an end. RMC Sport understands that he will not sign a professional contract with PSG. Instead, he will be on the move this summer. Hawkins reports that Bayer Leverkusen are well-positioned in their bid to bring the France U18 international (two caps) to the club come the end of the season. However, Tottenham Hotspur are also pushing to bring in the versatile 17-year-old as a free agent. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
