Ernest Poku on the radar of Premier League clubs

The Dutch-Ghanaian winger from Bayer Leverkusen is attracting interest from Sunderland and Nottingham Forest.

Transfers 23 July 2026 at 11:30

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Ernest Poku on the radar of Premier League clubs

Ernest Poku could already be on his way out of Bayer Leverkusen after just one season in the Bundesliga. According to Bild, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest are closely monitoring the 22-year-old Dutch-Ghanaian winger and are considering making a move during this summer transfer window.

Leverkusen won't let their player go on the cheap

Having arrived last summer from AZ Alkmaar for €10 million, Poku quickly adapted to German football. His performances have caught the eye of several English clubs. Bayer Leverkusen are open to considering offers, but only if they reach around €25 million. The German club is looking to make a significant profit after just one season.

Nottingham Forest and Sunderland are eyeing a move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Ernest Poku, who is ‘set for a move to England’.

BILD report the 22-year-old is on his way to the Premier League, despite having started the summer as a definite part of Leverkusen’s plans

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During the 2025-2026 campaign, Ernest Poku featured in 48 matches across all competitions, netting 6 goals and providing 9 assists. At just 22 years old, the Dutch-Ghanaian youth international continues to deliver on his potential and could take the next big step in his career by joining the Premier League.