In the final days of the market, Saudi Arabia made an approach to Bayer Leverkusen regarding Edmond Tapsoba. Sky Sport Deutschland reported that Al-Nassr's offer for the 25-year-old central defender is approximately 20 million euros per season, although the German club has yet to receive a formal proposal. The PIF company is prepared to invest up to 50 million euros, but this might not suffice as the player appears reluctant to move to a league such as the Saudi Pro League. Unlike the summer of 2023, this year has seen significantly more refusals from players.

Sky Sport Germany reported that Edmond Tapsoba is a prime target for the Saudi club, which is planning to offer up to €50 million to Bayer Leverkusen for the 25-year-old central defender. Additionally, the club is proposing a salary of €20 million per year to the player. However, coach Xabi Alonso does not want to lose one of his key players, and Tapsoba has informed the club that he does not wish to leave.