Bayer 04 Leverkusen → Ipswich Town · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedreported done by several independent sources · 2mo ago
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final reading before it was settled
first reported 3mo agolast moved 2mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    1 Aug
  2. Talks
    1 Aug
  3. Agreement
    25 Aug
  4. Medical
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  5. Done
    27 Aug

Catch me up

  1. 1 Augfirst@FabrizioRomano: Ipswich Town keen on Palacios; negotiations continue but nothing agreed or close yet
  2. 13 AugCooling@Plettigoal: Leverkusen rejected Ipswich's €20m offer for Palacios; negotiations on hold but player wants Premier League move
  3. 13 AugJoined by @Plettigoal
  4. 25 AugReached Agreement
  5. 25 AugAdvancing@David_Ornstein: Ipswich Town close to agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Exequiel Palacios; latest bid €22.5m + €5m, 4-year contract
  6. 25 AugJoined by @David_Ornstein
  7. 27 AugReached Done
  8. 27 AugJoined by @JacobsBen

What was actually said

6 posts in 5 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as agreed

Advancingone report

🚨 EXCL: Ipswich Town close to agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Exequiel Palacios. Latest bid €22.5m + €5m. Subject to clubs finalising deal 27yo #Bayer04 midfielder will sign 4y contract & become 1st World Cup winner to represent #ITFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/jiUm7LTNoP

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Reported as done

Advancing2 reports, led by @JacobsBen

Ipswich confirm midfielder Exequiel Palacios has joined from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year contract. €22.5+€5m fee.🚜 https://t.co/sPVxzpnjqe

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1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano2mo ago ↗

    🔵⚪️🚜 Exequiel Palacios, here taking first picture as new Ipswich Town after joining from Bayer Leverkusen on four year deal. Here with his agent Kristian Bereit. 🇦🇷 https://t.co/1DaYRko5WA

Reported as being in talks

Advancingone report

🚨🇦🇷 EXCL: Ipswich Town send official bid for Exequiel Palacios as Argentinian midfielder is among key targets. There are 4 more clubs in the race from Premier League and Bundesliga as he’s set to leave Bayer Leverkusen. https://t.co/9YWBeQjJ0V

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Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutralone report

🚨🇦🇷 Exequiel Palacios, options to leave Bayer Leverkusen after several years with titles and ready for new chapter. PL Ipswich Town and RB Leipzig both keen on the midfielder; nothing agreed or close yet. Negotiations continue. https://t.co/eIfcmwGS8Y

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Said to be cooling

Coolingone report

🚨❌ Understand Bayer 04 Leverkusen have rejected an offer of around €20m from Ipswich Town for Exequiel Palacios. Internal stance: “Far too low.” Negotiations are currently on hold. Palacios would like to move to the Premier League and has informed Leverkusen of his desire. https://t.co/LNwsmBeyKJ

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Why it read 100% before it settled

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3 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
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