Leverkusen sets sights on Swiss striker Derdiyok

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11/18/2008 - Leverkusen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayer Leverkusen has confirmed its intention to sign FC Basel striker Eren Derdiyok in January.

Derdiyok, 20, is a full international for Switzerland and was the youngest player to take part in the European Championship finals during the summer.

The Basel-born starlet's stock rose further when he scored the equalizer in his hometown's 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona at the beginning of November.

"It is a matter for negotiations," Leverkusen general manager Michael Reschke said. "We would like to sign Eren on January 1, but if this isn't possible then we can wait until the summer.

"We want to reach an agreement with FC Basel soon."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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