#RB Leipzig

#RB Leipzig

As reported earlier this week, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has requested three new signings for the summer of 2026. The German tactician wants the Catalans to bring in a new centre-forward, a new left-footed centre-back, as well as a winger before the start of the next season. Targets for each position have also been identified, with Bundesliga-based stars like Harry Kane, Serhou Guirassy, and Nico Schlotterbeck, among others, on the club's radars.

It remains to be seen if Chelsea act to rival Tottenham's bid but their efforts are complicated by a need to comply with the terms of a UEFA punishment which dictates they must record a positive transfer balance in relation to last season's Conference League squad to register new signings for this year's Champions League campaign. ESPN reported on Wednesday that Tottenham are keen on adding at least two new signings before Monday's transfer deadline.

Chelsea's negotiations with RB Leipzig over Xavi Simons are ongoing, with a focus on completing the deal before the transfer window closes. The club seeks to make space in the squad for high-profile signings, particularly in light of potential exits for Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, both of whom are part of the ongoing talks. The strategy encompasses not only securing Simons but also pursuing other key players like Alejandro Garnacho, pending necessary player sales.

Harvey Elliott, a key player in England's Under-21 Championship win, may face limited minutes at Liverpool as RB Leipzig expresses interest in acquiring him.