Although no clubs chose to exercise the 27-year-old’s release clause, which was only £15 million, he nearly left Leverkusen in the summer.
With the center-back making 12 appearances in the Bundesliga this season and contributing to his team’s undefeated record, his suitors may be coming to regret that decision now.
The Germany international Tah has just 18 months remaining on his contract, but his performances have piqued the interest of several clubs, including West Ham, Newcastle, and Manchester United.
The veteran defender is much sought after by Chelsea, who have reportedly “asked about the player,” as reported by Sky Sport Germany.
Even though Tah isn’t interested in leaving Leverkusen in the middle of the season, the club has already decided against moving him.
After eight years at the club, Tah wants to continue and strive to win silverware with Leverkusen, especially with how well they have done under Xabi Alonso and their contention for the Bundesliga title and other competitions.
A home Euros in Germany next summer is something he wants to be a part of, and the prоspect of switching teams in the middle of the season isn’t appealing to him either.
However, he is eager to prove himself in the Premier League eventually and will consider his choices after the current season concludes, as his contract will only be valid for another year.
Leverkusen is prepared to let Tah go, despite their track record of successfully retaining players (they turned down Spurs’ massive summer bid for Edmond Tapsoba).
They are hoping to get about £21.5 million for the center back, and this is their last chance to sell him.
Rаphаel Vаrаne’s lоng-term future аt оld Trаffоrd is in questiоn, thus the Red Devils аre rumоured tо be lооking tо аdd а new centrаl defender. The veterаn Frenchmаn wаs linked with а trаnsfer in Jаnuаry аfter sliding drаsticаlly in the club’s hierаrchy.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are aware that this may be Thiago Silva’s last season with the club. Despite spending heavily on several promising center backs, the Blues may try to add to their roster in January, especially if they are able to get rid of Trevoh Chalobah.