Expected window: January 2028
Ibrahim Maza to Tottenham Hotspur
Last update: 2 days ago
Evidence score
Tottenham and Arsenal are stepping up their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, with multiple outlets reporting a growing multi-club chase. His contract at Leverkusen runs to June 2030, keeping the German side in a strong bargaining position.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 7 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record18/25
70% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 2 days ago
Score capped at 30: a single source is a lead, not a signal
What we know
Tottenham and Arsenal are stepping up their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, with multiple outlets reporting a growing multi-club chase. His contract at Leverkusen runs to June 2030, keeping the German side in a strong bargaining position.
PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa are also named as contenders for the Algerian playmaker. The story broke on 27 September via TEAMtalk, which first reported that both Premier League clubs had increased their scouting attention. BBC Sport echoed it the next day, confirming the monitoring. Yahoo Sports followed on 29 September, repeating the TEAMtalk line and adding Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa to the list. On 30 October, Football Talk accelerated the narrative, citing TEAMtalk directly. No outlet reports a formal offer, bid or agreement.
Yahoo Sports notes Spurs are looking at a move "next year," while the4thofficial.net describes the competition as "stiff" but stops short of any concrete developments.
Key findings
- First report: 27 Sept 2026, TEAMtalk.
- 1 independent source behind it (TEAMtalk); 7 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- No Tier 1-2 source stands behind it, so the score is capped at 30.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Graeme Bailey, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 2 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 27/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, tracking him this season. Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| BBC Sport 28/09/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Tottenham and Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, 20. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Repeats another outlet |
| Yahoo Sports 01/11/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Spurs have set their sights on recruiting him next year, facing competition from PSG, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Aston Villa. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites the4thofficial.net |
| Yahoo Sports 29/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Tottenham and Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Maza, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Aston Villa are also monitoring his situation. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Yahoo Sports 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Tottenham are among the Premier League clubs monitoring Ibrahim Maza's development at Bayer Leverkusen. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Yahoo Sports 28/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Arsenal and Tottenham are keeping a close watch on Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza as the 20-year-old continues to attract growing Premier League interest. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites TEAMtalk |
| MSN 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal is battling Tottenham for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| MSN 06/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Arsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen's 20-year-old attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| the4thofficial.net 01/11/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Tottenham Hotspur are facing stiff competition for Bayer 04 Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza from PSG, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Aston Villa. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Graeme Bailey (not in this dossier) Journalist cited — Graeme Bailey: 1 judged case, too few to rate |
| Football Talk 30/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Arsenal and Tottenham have accelerated their interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza per TEAMtalk Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| msports_net 28/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Arsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza Stage: interest | No history yet | Follows TEAMtalk (27 Sept) Tier 4 · Speculative report, later than a better-rated outlet saying the same: counted as a repeat, not a new source. |
| TottenhamFanChrisCowlin 28/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | TeamTalk reported Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
Timeline
- 01 Nov 2026 · the4thofficial.netTottenham Hotspur are facing stiff competition for Bayer 04 Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza from PSG, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Aston Villa.
Repeats reporting attributed to Graeme Bailey (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 01 Nov 2026 · Yahoo SportsSpurs have set their sights on recruiting him next year, facing competition from PSG, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Aston Villa.
Repeats reporting attributed to the4thofficial.net. Stage: interest
- 30 Oct 2026 · Football TalkArsenal and Tottenham have accelerated their interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza per TEAMtalk
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · MSNArsenal is battling Tottenham for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 06 Oct 2026 · MSNArsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen's 20-year-old attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 29 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsTottenham and Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Maza, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Aston Villa are also monitoring his situation.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · msports_netArsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza
Came after TEAMtalk (Tier 2, 27 Sept) reported the same; counted as a repeat, not a new source. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · TottenhamFanChrisCowlinTeamTalk reported Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · BBC SportTottenham and Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, 20.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Tottenham are among the Premier League clubs monitoring Ibrahim Maza's development at Bayer Leverkusen.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 28 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsArsenal and Tottenham are keeping a close watch on Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza as the 20-year-old continues to attract growing Premier League interest.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 27 Sept 2026 · TEAMtalkArsenal and Tottenham have stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, tracking him this season.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Tottenham Hotspur need him?
Attacking Midfield: the attacking midfielders Tottenham Hotspur 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 (3)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavi Simons | Attacking Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| James Maddison | Attacking Midfield | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Dejan Kulusevski | Attacking Midfield | 26 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Alfie Devine (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Preston North End
- Xavi Simons (Attacking Midfield)2025/26 · from RB Leipzig · €65.00m
- Alfie Devine (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at KVC Westerlo
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 27 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 01 Nov 2026 (1 day ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2028: shuts in 456 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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