Dutch-born of Ghanaian descent Ernest Poku could be on the move just one year after joining Bayer Leverkusen, with a number of Premier League clubs now expressing keen interest in the talented forward in this summer.
According to a report in Bild, teams including Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have already informed Leverkusen of their desire to explore a transfer for the 22-year-old.
The report suggests a departure before Leverkusen’s training camp begins on August 1 is entirely possible, provided an acceptable offer arrives.
Leverkusen are said to be open to a sale in principle, as long as their valuation is met. Internally, the Bundesliga club are thought to be looking for around 25 million euros, more than double the 10 million they paid AZ Alkmaar to sign Poku last summer.
Poku initially made a promising impression in his debut campaign, but his role diminished as the season progressed. Towards the end of 2025/26 he was no longer a regular starter and often had to settle for appearances as a substitute, which may now make a high-value sale easier for all parties.
He is still eligible to play for Ghana at the international stage despite featuring for Holland at the youth levels.
