Bayer Leverkusen eye Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias after Victor Boniface injury
- Rob Fleming
- 23 January 2024
In the world of football transfers, the spotlight has shifted to Real Betis' Borja Iglesias as Bayer Leverkusen eye the Galician striker.
The German Bundesliga leaders are keen on securing him on loan, driven by the injury setback to their top scorer, Victor Boniface, this season.
According to Diario AS, Xabi Alonso, coach of Bayer Leverkusen, has reportedly given the green light for Iglesias to join in January, aiming to bolster the team's attacking options. The Betis striker's potential move is seen as a solution to the current uncertainties faced by the Spanish outfit. According to reports from ABC de Sevilla, the German club are inclined towards a loan deal until the end of the season. However, Betis are pushing for a transfer offer in the vicinity of €10million.
The 31-year-old Iglesias, with his scoring prowess, could seamlessly fit into Bayer Leverkusen's line-up, as they stride confidently towards the Bundesliga title and remain competitive in European competitions. Xabi Alonso believes Iglesias can regain his top form, even though he hasn't found the net in the current league, having scored fifteen goals in the previous season.
Betis manager, Manuel Pellegrini, aware of his team's goal-scoring struggles, allowed Iglesias a 45-minute stint against Barcelona, replacing Willian Jose. Despite the confidence that Iglesias can replicate his past performances, Betis are open to his departure. Pellegrini is clear – reinforcements are contingent on departures. Thus, any viable economic offer to help the club will be welcomed, providing a chance to explore alternative attacking options.
Pellegrini has previously experimented with alternatives to Iglesias, testing players like Ayoze Perez and Assane Diao as strikers. Among them, Willian Jose stands out as the most efficient, having netted ten goals in the current campaign.
As the winter transfer window unfolds, the story of whether Borja Iglesias will leave Betis becomes a focal point with Bayer Leverkusen seeking to capitalize on the striker's potential talents.
