Bayer Leverkusen rejected the bid from Brighton & Hove Albion, which was worth 45 million euros. The German club was not willing to accept the offer, despite the Seagulls' willingness to pay the price. This move comes as a surprise, given that Tillman has been struggling in his first season with Bayer Leverkusen. The 24-year-old American midfielder was benched after the winter break and has been on the sidelines since then.
Tillman's contract with Bayer Leverkusen still has four seasons left to run. The club paid around 35 million euros to PSV for his services last year. This deal has sparked interest from other clubs, including PSV, who had previously sold Tillman to Bayer Leverkusen. The Eindhovens Dagblad reported that PSV had inquired about the possibility of hiring Tillman on loan, but Bayer Leverkusen was not interested.
Brighton & Hove Albion was still looking for midfield reinforcements in the final days of the summer transfer window. The Seagulls were willing to pay 45 million euros for Tillman, but Bayer Leverkusen deemed the offer insufficient to facilitate his exit. This rejection leaves Tillman's future at Bayer Leverkusen uncertain, with no clear indication of what the next step will be.