Leverkusen target Eagles manager to coach Tella, Boniface and Co

Uncertainty is brewing at Bayer Leverkusen as the club begins its search for a new head coach ahead of the summer.

With changes expected in the dugout, the decision could directly impact key Nigerian stars like Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface.

According to reports, Leverkusen are seriously considering Oliver Glasner as a potential replacement for current boss Kasper Hjulmand. The Austrian is set to leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season and would be available without a transfer fee.

Interestingly, this is not the first time Leverkusen have looked at Glasner, having considered him five years ago before opting for a different direction. Now, with the managerial landscape shifting, the Bundesliga side could finally make their move.

However, there is a catch. Glasner is believed to prefer staying in the Premier League, and Leverkusen may not be his first choice.

Still, with top English jobs filling up quickly, including Tottenham Hotspur appointing Roberto De Zerbi, his options could become limited, potentially opening the door for a Bundesliga return.

Should a deal for Glasner fall through, Leverkusen have identified Fabian Hürzeler of Brighton & Hove Albion as an alternative. The young coach is highly rated and reportedly keen on managing a team competing in Europe — something Leverkusen cannot guarantee just yet.

For players like Tella, Boniface, and rising talent Frank Onyeka, the managerial decision could prove crucial. Stability on the bench often translates to consistency on the pitch, and with Boniface returning and Tella recently committing his future, the squad will be hoping for clarity sooner rather than later.

As the summer approaches, Leverkusen’s next move in the dugout could shape not just their season, but the trajectory of their talented Nigerian contingent.