#RB Leipzig

#RB Leipzig

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of making a major summer move for Yan Diomande, with The Athletic reporting that the Arsenal hierarchy are closely monitoring the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger ahead of a potential bid. Diomande, already regarded as one of the brightest emerging talents in European football, has attracted attention from several elite clubs, but any transfer appears unlikely before the summer, with RB Leipzig unwilling to sanction his exit in January.

Leeds United are holding internal talks over whether to make a concrete move to sign RB Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu after learning of his potential availability, with sources rating the Frenchman's chances of a move to Elland Road. Leipzig are believed to be ready to loan the player out, though are opposed to a permanent deal for the former PSG prospect.

However, the game burst into life in the 57th minute, courtesy of a tidy finish from Burke. After being played into the box by Jeong Woo-yeong, Burke cut inside past Castello Lukeba and curled his effort into the top-left corner to give Union the lead. Leipzig head coach Ole Werner responded by immediately subbing on Gomis, and the decision paid dividends on the hour mark.

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.