Kicker: Leverkusen eyeing Argentine youngster Sarco

According to Kicker, Bayer Leverkusen is very interested in signing 18-year-old Argentine forward Alejo Sarco, whose current contract with Vélez Sarsfield is in its final six months.

Under Alonso, Leverkusen has initiated a youth movement and plans to continue on this path. The defending Bundesliga champions are currently scouting potential young talents in various regions, and Vélez Sarsfield's 18-year-old forward Sarco has caught their attention.

It is reported that Sarco's relationship with Vélez Sarsfield is close to breaking down, as the young player has rejected the club's offer to extend his contract. The Argentine club is frustrated with the continuous delays and excuses from the player, his family, and his agent, and they plan to sell him this summer.

Despite Leverkusen's strong interest in Sarco, it is still unclear when they will make a formal move, whether it will be this summer for a relatively reasonable transfer fee or a free transfer during the winter window.

Sarco signed his first professional contract with Vélez Sarsfield at the age of 16 and is considered one of the club's most promising prospects. He has also been called up to the Argentina youth team by Mascherano.