Expected window: January 2027
Ibrahim Maza to Arsenal FC
Last update: 4 days ago
Evidence score
TEAMtalk reported on 27 Sep that Arsenal and Tottenham have tracked Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza this season. ESPN, Sports Mole, Yahoo Sports, FootballTransfers and soccernews.com repeated the claim in late September and October, adding that PSG has entered the race and that Leverkusen are asking around £60 m (Sports Mole). His contract runs to June 2030, giving Leverkusen leverage…
- Independent sources40/40
4 independent sources (max 4); 9 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record14/25
57% estimated accuracy (9 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 4 days ago
What we know
TEAMtalk reported on 27 Sep that Arsenal and Tottenham have tracked Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza this season. ESPN, Sports Mole, Yahoo Sports, FootballTransfers and soccernews.com repeated the claim in late September and October, adding that PSG has entered the race and that Leverkusen are asking around £60 m (Sports Mole). His contract runs to June 2030, giving Leverkusen leverage; FootballTransfers also mentions Liverpool in the race. On 28 Sep ESPN and Yahoo Sports cited TEAMtalk’s story; on 29 Sep fussball‑news.de stressed Leverkusen are under no selling pressure despite the Premier League interest; on 30 Oct FootballTransfers and Sports Mole, plus two other outlets, echoed the TEAMtalk line and introduced the £60 m figure and PSG’s involvement.
fussball‑news.de’s note that Leverkusen face no pressure to sell leaves the timeline open, and no source reports a formal offer.
Key findings
- First report: 18 Sept 2026, Goal.
- 4 independent sources behind it (TEAMtalk, Goal, Football London and 1 more); 9 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 2 posts from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: TEAMtalk.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 4 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 27/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Tottenham have tracked Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza this season, assessing his availability. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| Football London Local press · Arsenal 20/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Goal 18/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Manchester United lead Premier League interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza, who is valued at up to €70m. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Football London Local press · Arsenal | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza in the January transfer window Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| fussball-news.de 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Leverkusen not under selling pressure despite Premier League interest Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| BBC Sport 28/09/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Tottenham and Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen's Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza, 20. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Yahoo Sports 29/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal's interest in Ibrahim Maza is gathering attention again, with PSG also entering the conversation. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites TEAMtalk |
| ESPN 28/09/2026 Same post also on africa.espn.com | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Tottenham stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza, per TEAMtalk. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Yahoo Sports 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Maza and watched him this season to assess development Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Yahoo Sports 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Tottenham are monitoring Maza but have not made a formal offer. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Yahoo Sports 20/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly tracking Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza as a potential future transfer target. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites fussball-news.de |
| Yahoo Sports 18/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Man United lead race for Leverkusen's Maza, valued at €70m, with City and Atletico also interested. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Goal |
| FootballTransfers 30/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal and Liverpool are in the race for Ibrahim Maza as PSG join the chase for the Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Sports Mole 29/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal are tracking Ibrahim Maza, but face competition from PSG and a £60m asking price from Leverkusen. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| soccernews.com 29/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal and Tottenham step up monitoring of Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, assessing his development and potential availability. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Sports Mole 28/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal set to accelerate bid for Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza amid Tottenham interest, with £60m valuation reported. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| CaughtOffside 18/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Ibrahim Maza, but Leverkusen could demand up to €70m. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites fussball-news.de |
| Football Talk 30/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Arsenal and Tottenham have accelerated their interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza, according to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| TransferNewsCen 28/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Arsenal and Tottenham are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| Unverified YouTube post 28/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza, per TeamTalk report. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Unverified YouTube post 28/09/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Arsenal is reportedly monitoring Ibrahim Maza as a potential signing target. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 30 Oct 2026 · FootballTransfersArsenal and Liverpool are in the race for Ibrahim Maza as PSG join the chase for the Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 30 Oct 2026 · Football TalkArsenal and Tottenham have accelerated their interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza, according to TEAMtalk.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 29 Oct 2026 · Sports MoleArsenal are tracking Ibrahim Maza, but face competition from PSG and a £60m asking price from Leverkusen.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 29 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal's interest in Ibrahim Maza is gathering attention again, with PSG also entering the conversation.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · soccernews.comArsenal and Tottenham step up monitoring of Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, assessing his development and potential availability.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · fussball-news.deLeverkusen not under selling pressure despite Premier League interest
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · ESPNArsenal and Tottenham stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza, per TEAMtalk.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Unverified YouTube postArsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza, per TeamTalk report.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Maza and watched him this season to assess development
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · TransferNewsCenArsenal and Tottenham are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Tottenham are monitoring Maza but have not made a formal offer.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Unverified YouTube postArsenal is reportedly monitoring Ibrahim Maza as a potential signing target.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Sports MoleArsenal set to accelerate bid for Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza amid Tottenham interest, with £60m valuation reported.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · BBC SportTottenham and Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen's Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza, 20.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkArsenal and Tottenham have tracked Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza this season, assessing his availability.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 20 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Manchester United are reportedly tracking Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza as a potential future transfer target.
Repeats reporting attributed to fussball-news.de. Stage: interest
- 20 Sept 2026 · Football LondonArsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Man United lead race for Leverkusen's Maza, valued at €70m, with City and Atletico also interested.
Repeats reporting attributed to Goal. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · GoalArsenal and Manchester United lead Premier League interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza, who is valued at up to €70m.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 18 Sept 2026 · CaughtOffsideArsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Ibrahim Maza, but Leverkusen could demand up to €70m.
Repeats reporting attributed to fussball-news.de. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Football LondonArsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza in the January transfer window
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Arsenal need him?
Attacking Midfield: the attacking midfielders Arsenal already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current attacking midfielders (2)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Ødegaard | Attacking Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Eberechi Eze | Attacking Midfield | 28 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Fábio Vieira (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Hamburger SV
- Ethan Nwaneri (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Olympique Marseille
- Eberechi Eze (Attacking Midfield)2025/26 · from Crystal Palace · €69.30m
- Fábio Vieira (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FC Porto
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 18 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 30 Oct 2026 (3 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- إبراهيم مازا
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- CAA Stellar
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