Xavi Simons will only be allowed to leave RB Leipzig if they receive a very good offer for the forward, managing director Marcel Schäfer has said. "We know his great ambitions, to play in a top league for a title contender.

RB Leipzig have sent a clear message to Chelsea, warning that offers for Xavi Simons will not be entertained if they don't make economic sense.

The catalyst for Johan Bakayoko's summer move to Leipzig was a conversation with Red Bull's head of global sport. "When I had the talk with Jurgen Klopp, that was like the trigger point for me," he explains. "Before, I wanted to go. But now, I have to go."

RB Leipzig's new star signing Johan Bakayoko says a conversation with Jürgen Klopp persuaded him to join the Bundesliga side.

RB Leipzig are stepping up talks with Chelsea over a move for Christopher Nkunku, transfer correspondent David Ornstein reports. The discussions are for a permanent deal, with Nkunku open to the possibility of rejoining his former club and keen on a permanent transfer.

Sesko is set to be unveiled to supporters at Old Trafford during Saturday's pre-season friendly against Fiorentina.

Wolfsburg has routed fifth-tier SV Hemelingen 9-0 in the first round of the German Cup. Other Bundesliga teams have also enjoyed big wins over lower-league opposition.

RB Leipzig are in talks with Chelsea over a permanent deal to re-sign Christopher Nkunku, with the French forward open to returning to his former club. The Bundesliga side have intensified discussions in recent days as they look to secure an agreement,

The central midfielder said in June he was wary of 'wasting years of my career' due to his lack of game-time at Anfield.

Leipzig is spending a big chunk of the fee from Benjamin Sesko’s move to Manchester United on his Brazilian replacement Rômulo.

Chelsea will soon submit a formal bid to RB Leipzig after reportedly reaching a personal agreement with the Netherlands international.