Leverkusen to cut Adler ties

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has revealed that it is unlikely goalkeeper Rene Adler will be retained next season.

The former Germany and Roma striker said that the chances of the injured shot-stopper staying with Robin Dutt’s side are slim, following the signing of Bernd Leno, who has since claimed the number one jersey this season.

“It is unlikely that we will go with Leno and Adler for next season,” Voller told Bild.

Adler has been out of action since the summer with a patellar tendon tear, allowing the youngster to step into the team, in similar fashion to the 2010 World Cup, where the 26-year-old also lost his place as first-choice goalkeeper to Manuel Neuer, due to a rib injury.

In addition, Adler previously turned down a one-year extension in October, while refusing to agree to renewed terms last year.

The Leipzig-born star’s contract expires in 2012, amid reports that Schalke and Hamburg have expressed an interest in securing his services.