newcastle united Bayer Leverkusen will be battling to sign 1. FSV Mainz 05's Kasper Potulski this summer.
The 18-year-old joined the German club's youth system in 2023 and broke into their first-team squad earlier this season.
His performances have drawn the attention of Newcastle United and other clubs towards the centre-back. Potulski played 1,542 minutes in 23 matches for the first team of FSV Mainz.
His league statistics per game are as follows:
- Appearances: 15
- Start: 9
- Total minutes: 1,060
- Minutes per game: 71
- Interception: 1.2
- Tackle: 1.0
- Recovery: 2.5
- Approval: 4.9
- Blocked Shots: 1.0
- Duels won: 4.0
He has established himself in the Bundesliga squad this year, which will help him make his debut for Poland on 31 May.
Newcastle United must act fast
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Premier League side Kasper Potulski are keeping an eye on him. is according to sky germanyWho reports that both of these clubs are 'clearly interested' in the 1. FSV Mainz 05 young star.
The Poland international recently changed agents and that suggests a move could be made this summer.
Bayer Leverkusen have already held the first meeting to try to sign him, and it is unclear whether the meeting was with his camp, FSV Mainz or both.
Either way, Eddie Howe's side will need to move fast if they want to make any headway in the transfer race. It is unclear whether the Magpies will make a further effort given they have other players on their list.
four days ago, game witness Covered claims from Spain Newcastle United's interest in Real Betis' Nathan, who is valued at €45 million.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund view Potulski as an alternative to Joan Gadou, but will not make a move after completing the latter's signing.
It could be a battle between Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen for the pole. He has no release clause, and clubs would have to negotiate a fee with FSV Mainz.
Contract, price and agent information
Kasper Potulski's contract is until 2028, and transfer market He is worth €18 million. This is the highest value of his short career.
German agency Sports360 GmbH, headed by agents Volker Struth and Sascha Breese, represents the defender.
