Premier League trio show interest in Weiper
The tall striker's performances in Slovakia appear to have drawn interest from England, with The Sun reporting that Tottenham, Brentford, and West Ham United are monitoring him.
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RB Leipzig have also previously been mentioned as suitors for the 20-year-old, who would reportedly cost around €14 million.
Mainz, meanwhile, are keen to extend Weiper's contract beyond the summer of 2026, with the forward expected to take on a bigger role should Jonathan Burkardt leave.
However, if an agreement can't be reached, Die Nullfünfer may consider cashing in on the striker.
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