Softfootball understands that Bayer Leverkusen have received several transfer approaches for forward Martin Terrier, with Napoli and a handful of Spanish clubs making contact during the final stretch of the January 2026 transfer window, as reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account.
He posted:
Bayer Leverkusen received approaches from Napoli and Spanish clubs for Martin Terrier. The German club insists on keeping the player this month, not accepting a loan exit so far.
Napoli’s interest is linked to growing attacking concerns under Antonio Conte. Injuries, combined with a couple of recent exits from the squad, have left the Italian side slightly short up front.
The club recently confirmed plans to sign Rasmus Højlund permanently from Manchester United and have also been linked with Fenerbahçe forward Youssef En-Nesyri. Terrier’s name surfaced as an option because of his experience and ability to play across different attacking roles.
Leverkusen, however, were quick to cool things down. The Bundesliga club have made it clear they are not open to any loan deals or permanent exits involving Terrier this winter.
Club sources insist he remains an important part of their plans for the rest of the season, especially with fixtures coming thick and fast in both domestic and European competitions. From their point of view, changing too much mid-season just doesn’t make sense.
Terrier, 28, joined Leverkusen from Rennes in July 2024 on a contract that runs until 2029. His time in Germany hasn’t been totally smooth. An Achilles tendon injury ruled him out for much of the 2024–25 campaign, slowing his early momentum at the club. Since returning, though, he’s gradually looked more like himself again.
Within the club’s current coaching setup, Terrier is viewed as a valuable rotational piece rather than a guaranteed starter but still someone who can tilt games when needed.
There’s also been quiet interest from England and France, with Paris FC and some Premier League sides said to be monitoring the situation. Still, Leverkusen’s stance hasn’t shifted. For now, and probably until the summer at least, Martin Terrier is staying right where he is.
