Expected window: January 2027
Relebohile Mofokeng to Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last update: 16 hours ago
Evidence score
Lille and Bayer Leverkusen are tracking Relebohile Mofokeng for a potential January 2027 move, with SoccerLaduma reporting scouts from both clubs monitoring the winger and €15m offers potentially arriving. His contract at Union Saint-Gilloise runs to 2030.
- Independent sources20/40
2 independent sources (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 1 day ago
What we know
Lille and Bayer Leverkusen are tracking Relebohile Mofokeng for a potential January 2027 move, with SoccerLaduma reporting scouts from both clubs monitoring the winger and €15m offers potentially arriving. His contract at Union Saint-Gilloise runs to 2030.
The story began on 22 Oct when SoccerLaduma, citing Ekrem Konur, said scouts were continuing to watch Mofokeng and put a €15m price on a January move. On 4 Nov AfricaSoccer published two pieces: one attributing to Tavolieri that Leverkusen had made initial enquiries, the other simply linking the club with the player.
Key findings
- First report: 19 Oct 2026, Ekrem Konur.
- 2 independent sources behind it (africasoccer.com, Ekrem Konur); 1 other outlet only repeats earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: africasoccer.com.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Tavolieri, whose own article we could not locate.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 1 day ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| africasoccer.com 04/11/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Lille and Bayer Leverkusen are both interested in signing Relebohile Mofokeng, with Leverkusen having made initial enquiries. Stage: contact | No history yet | Original source |
| africasoccer.com 04/11/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bayer Leverkusen is linked with South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng following his strong performances for Union Saint-Gilloise. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Ekrem Konur 19/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Scouts from Lille and Bayer Leverkusen are continuing to track the 21-year-old Union SG winger. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| soccerladuma.co.za 22/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Scouts from French side Lille and German giants Bayer Leverkusen are continuing to monitor Mofokeng at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, with offers in the region of €15 million potentially arriving in January 2027. Fee quoted: €15 million Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Ekrem Konur Journalist cited — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
Timeline
- 04 Nov 2026 · africasoccer.comLille and Bayer Leverkusen are both interested in signing Relebohile Mofokeng, with Leverkusen having made initial enquiries.
First-hand report. Stage: contact
- 04 Nov 2026 · africasoccer.comBayer Leverkusen is linked with South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng following his strong performances for Union Saint-Gilloise.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 22 Oct 2026 · soccerladuma.co.zaScouts from French side Lille and German giants Bayer Leverkusen are continuing to monitor Mofokeng at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, with offers in the region of €15 million potentially arriving in January 2027.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ekrem Konur. Stage: interest
- 19 Oct 2026 · Ekrem KonurScouts from Lille and Bayer Leverkusen are continuing to track the 21-year-old Union SG winger.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Bayer 04 Leverkusen need him?
Left Winger: the wide players Bayer 04 Leverkusen 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 wide players (6)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afonso Moreira | Left Winger | 21 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Moussa Diaby | Right Winger | 27 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Eliesse Ben Seghir | Left Winger | 21 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Nathan Tella | Right Winger | 27 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Montrell Culbreath | Right Winger | 19 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Martin Terrier | Left Winger | 29 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Moussa Diaby (Right Winger)2026/27 · from Al-Ittihad Club · €28.00m
- Afonso Moreira (Left Winger)2026/27 · from Olympique Lyon · €29.50m
- Farid Alfa-Ruprecht (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at VfL Bochum
- Kerim Alajbegovic (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · from Red Bull Salzburg · €8.00m
- Eliesse Ben Seghir (Left Winger)2025/26 · from AS Monaco · €32.00m
- Montrell Culbreath (Right Winger)2025/26 · from Bayer 04 Leverkusen U19 · fee undisclosed
- Ernest Poku (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from AZ Alkmaar · €10.00m
- Farid Alfa-Ruprecht (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Manchester City U21 · €1.30m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 19 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 04 Nov 2026 (today)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 89 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
- €15m
- Fee check
- Above what players like him usually cost
“€15 million (soccerladuma.co.za)”
- Outlets quoting
- 1
- Confidence
- Single source
Converted to euros at approximate fixed rates. Outlets that only repeat another outlet's figure do not count as corroboration.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Relebohile Mofokeng
- Age
- 22
- Agent
- THE·TEAM