RB Leipzig Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct42022 by JBNo Comments

RB Leipzig boss responds to claims Nkunku has agreed Chelsea move

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose has dismissed reports Christopher Nkunku has agreed a deal to join Chelsea as ‘speculation’ and says he is not paying any attention to it. On Monday, it was reported that the London club had stolen a march on a host of European teams by convincing Nkunku to sign a pre-contract agreement that will see him move to the club in the summer of 2023. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman has a £52.7m release clause that becomes active next year, but Chelsea have decided to pay in excess of that fee now in order to secure a deal. What Fernandes & Lisandro Martinez did to Man Utd teammates during Man City loss Pep Guardiola reveals the difference between Haaland & Messi Christopher Nkunku finally signs pre...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Ibrahima Konate agrees 5-year-deal with Liverpool ahead of £30.5m move

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Liverpool are set to sign Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig, having fought off huge competition from several other Premier League teams. The French central defender has agreed a five-year contract with Jurgen Klopp’s side, according to The Guardian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp has followed the former Sochaux player for some time now and the Reds are now ready to pay the 21-year-old’s release clause of €35m (£30.5m). Liverpool have had injury issues at centre-back throughout their Premier League title defence this season with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joël Matip all being sidelined for the rest of the campaign. The injuries made Liverpool sign Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke and also Ben Davies for £1.6m from Preston North End in the Januar...

Sep12020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd target Dayot Upamecano confirms talks to leave RB Leipzig

Bundesliga, Premier League

Red Bull Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano has confirmed he’s held discussions with interested teams to leave the Bundesliga this summer. The French defender has been heavily linked with a transfer to Manchester United, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer interested in the player to partner him with Harry Maguire. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Upamecano is one of the hottest stars in football and his performances in Leipzig’s run to the Champions League semi-finals caught the eyes of Europe’s top sides. Upamecano signed a new contract with RB Leipzig in July but the deal was a relatively short one, running until 2023. There is reportedly a release clause in the deal that allows Upamecano to leave for only £40m and the defender has confirmed he’s held talks...

Sep12020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd board disagree over Solskjaer’s move for Dayot Upamecano

Premier League

Manchester United could postpone making a bid for Red Bull Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano after members of the board raised concerns over a move for him this summer. Solskjaer is keen to sign a fast defense partner for Harry Maguire, which would allow United to play a higher line next campaign and put more pressure on opponents through high press. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Upamecano is seen one of the finest prospects in football and his eye-catching performance in Leipzig's Champions League quarter-final win against Atletico Madrid in August caught the attention of several teams in Europe. Solskjaer has suggested the 21-year-old as the club’s next signing after the £40 million acquisition of Donny van de Beek from Dutch side Ajax. But, accor...

Aug312020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to sign Upamecano after sealing Van de Beek deal

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign RB Leipzig central defender Dayot Upamecano once they seal a deal for Ajax star Donny van de Beek, according to reports. The Red devils have now agreed a £40.3m deal with the Dutch side for the 23-year-old midfielder and a deal could be officially announced this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United are still keen on signing Jadon Sancho, but they have still been unable to agree a transfer fee with Borussia Dortmund for the player. Solskjaer is also looking to strengthen his defensive options ahead of the new campaign and according to ESPN, the United boss is pushing to sign Upamecano. According to reports, Solskjaer is ‘prioritising’ a new centre-back to play alongside Harry Maguire...

Jun272020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner breaks record in final Leipzig game before Chelsea move

Bundesliga, Premier League

Timo Werner has become RB Leipzig’s all-time leading goalscorer in his final match for the Bundesliga side before his transfer move to Chelsea. Earlier this month, the blues completed a £53 million deal with Leipzig to sign the Germany international this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, RB Leipzig’s Bundesliga campaign finished on Saturday and they were able to secure a third-placed finish with a 2-1 win over Augsburg. Werner scored brace in that game in doing so he overtook Daniel Frahn to become the top scorer in the club’s history with 95 goals in 159 appearances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner also equalled another Bundesliga record with his double as his record of 17 goals scored away from ho...

Jun42020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea agree deal to sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has agreed to sign for Chelsea in a stunning £53million transfer worth £9million-a-year. Chelsea have capitalised on Liverpool going cold on the striker after an unwillingness on their part to pay the striker's full release clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Werner has accepted the deal on the table offered by the London club and Bild claim it is worth £9million per season. Timo Werner has a £53m release clause but Liverpool have been put off given the financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The clause has to be triggered by June 15 and despite the Reds previously being considered front-runners and Werner's repeated pr...