Patrik Schick has attracted attention from a string of Premier League clubs, but Bayer Leverkusen chiefs have issued a strict hands-off warning to interested parties.
The 26-year-old is enjoying by far the best season of his career so far, netting 20 goals in just 20 Bundesliga games.
The Czech striker caught the eye at Euro 2020 last summer, netting five times for his country and boasts an impressive international record of 17 goals in 33 caps.
Understandably there has been plenty of attention from the Premier League in the tall, speedy and prolific striker, with the crediting , Tottenham, and even with an interest in him.
Those clubs could test Leverkusen’s resolve with a huge bid, but the German club insists that their star striker is not for sale and the matter is not up for discussion.
Leverksuen CEO Fernando Carro said: ‘No, we’re not going to sell Patrik Schick, so there is no need to talk at all.
‘He feels very comfortable with us. We count on him in planning for the next few years.’
The Bundesliga side are in a good position, with Schick under contract until 2025 and as they are sitting third in the table, they have a good chance of offering him Champions League football next season.
The Czech’s future will depend on what offers come in, though, with Arsenal and Manchester City looking certain to bring in strikers over the summer and able to make big bids with huge wages.
Schick has already played in the Czech League, Serie A and Bundesliga and may want to add the Premier League to his CV.
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