Tag: RB Leipzig

Folarin Balogun Arsenal exit -Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on March 12, 2023. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Napoli eye £30m Arsenal signing to replace Osimhen

Napoli look set to replace RB Leipzig in the race to sign Folarin Balogun this summer, viewing him as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen.
Leipzig's Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates after scoring the 2-0 goal during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match RB Leipzig v Eintracht Frankfurt in Berlin, Germany, on June 3, 2023. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Are Arsenal making Szoboszlai move again?

Rumours of Arsenal's interest in Dominik Szoboszlai resurface, hinting at the completion of a two-year plan. The Gunners might fulfil the Hungarian star's transfer dream
Folarin Balogun Arsenal exit -Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on March 12, 2023. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Balogun to hold Arsenal talks as he considers leaving

After a stellar season in France, Arsenal's Folarin Balogun is contemplating a permanent move away, amid interest from top clubs. Folarin Balogun is considering...
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (C) shoots and scores his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade de Reims at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 29, 2023. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

5 clubs set to pursue Folarin Balogun transfer this summer

Five top European clubs are expected to pursue a deal to sign Folarin Balogun this summer, according to a report.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Clermont Foot 63 at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, northestern France, on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry's crucial advice for Folarin Balogun

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry advises young striker Folarin Balogun to seek regular playing time as the starlet's future hangs in the balance.
Arsenal transfer news - Leipzig's French defender Mohamed Simakan celebrates after the German Cup (DFB Pokal) semi-final football match SC Freiburg v RB Leipzig in Freiburg southern Germany on May 2, 2023. (Photo by Thomas KIENZLE / AFP) / DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND QUASI-VIDEO. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Will Arsenal secure Simakan despite Manchester United's bid?

Arsenal and Manchester United lock horns in the race to sign RB Leipzig's star defender, Mohamed Simakan. 
Leipzig's French defender Mohamed Simakan celebrates after the German Cup (DFB Pokal) semi-final football match SC Freiburg v RB Leipzig in Freiburg southern Germany on May 2, 2023. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images)

2 journalists confirm strong Arsenal interest in RB Leipzig 23yo

Arsenal are reportedly showing strong interest in RB Leipzig's Mohamed Simakan, despite the defender's recent contract extension.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (R) fights for the ball with Lorient goalkeeper Vito Mannone (L) during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and FC Lorient at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, northern France on February 1, 2023. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal €40m+ price tag for Balogun too high for RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig will walk away from the potential signing of Folarin Balogun if Arsenal stick to a minimum asking price of €40m, according to a report.
Reims striker Folarin Balogun (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Troyes and Reims on October 2, 2022, at the Aube Stadium in Troyes. (Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Balogun may be available for as low as £27m

Folarin Balogun may be available this summer for less than previously reported, according to new claims from France this week.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Middlesbrough player Folarin Balogun reacts dejectedly during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town at Riverside Stadium on April 18, 2022. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Folarin Balogun up for award as Arsenal future comes into focus

Folarin Balogun, up for the UNFP Player of the Month award, faces an uncertain future
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (R) runs after the ball next to Strasbourg's French midfielder Dimitri Lienard (L) during the French L1 football match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Stade de Reims at Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France, on August 21, 2022. (Photo by FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal open talks with RB Leipzig over £35m Balogun signing

RB Leipzig have opened talks over Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, as one of a number of clubs chasing his signature this summer.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Middlesbrough player Folarin Balogun reacts dejectedly during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town at Riverside Stadium on April 18, 2022. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun dilemma: Young striker refuses further loans

Arsenal faces a dilemma with Folarin Balogun, who wants first-team opportunities, as the young striker impresses on loan at Reims.
DOHA, QATAR: Jakub Kiwior of Poland reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Mexico and Poland at Stadium 974 on November 22, 2022. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

5 rival bids rejected before Arsenal’s accepted

Jakub Kiwior is set to complete his transfer to Arsenal, with Spezia Calcio turning down five other clubs in favour of the Gunners' offer.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - MARCH 17: Jesper Lindstrom of Frankfurt reacts during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Leg Two match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Real Betis at Football Arena Frankfurt on March 17, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

2 Bundesliga clubs join Arsenal in race for 7-goal midfielder

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Jesper Lindstrom, according to a report from Germany.
Leipzig's French midfielder Christopher Nkunku (C) gets through on Rangers' Scottish goalkeeper Allan McGregor's (R) goal but fails to score during the UEFA Europa League semi-final, first leg football match RB Leipzig v Rangers in Leipzig on April 28, 2022. (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal & Chelsea eye up €100m Gabriel Jesus alternative

Christopher Nkunku is an unlikely alternative option to Gabriel Jesus for both Chelsea and Arsenal, according to a report.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Timo Baumgartl of 1.FC Union Berlin during the DFB Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin at Red Bull Arena on April 20, 2022. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

31-goal Arsenal-linked star decides to leave RB Leipzig

Just days after he was urged to move to the Premier League and linked to Arsenal, Christopher Nkunku has reportedly decided to leave RB Leipzig.
Bernd Leno during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London Copyright: Mark Pain

2 German clubs join race to sign Arsenal 29yo in January

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are believed to be among the clubs tracking Bernd Leno, as he edges towards a departure.
RB Leipzig - VfB Stuttgart on 25/04/2021 in the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig - Tyler Adams of Leipzig. Photo: Imago Images

Arsenal still interested in €40m Bundesliga midfielder

Arsenal remain interested in RB Leipzig's Tyler Adams, but they'll have to pay his release clause to get him, according to reports in Germany.
RB Leipzig - VfB Stuttgart on 25/04/2021 in the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig - Tyler Adams of Leipzig. Photo: Imago Images

Arsenal keen on RB Leipzig 22yo who captained United States this week

Arsenal are keen on RB Leipzig Tyler Adams this summer, but the Bundesliga club aren't keen to let the 22-year-old leave.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group H stage match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at Red Bull Arena on November 04, 2020. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Manchester United could derail Arteta’s move for RB Leipzig midfielder

Arsenal will face competition from Manchester United and Tottenham for the signing of Christopher Nkunku this summer.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group H stage match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at Red Bull Arena on November 04, 2020. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

£40m unsettled RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku attracts Arsenal

Arsenal are looking at a move for Christopher Nkunku this summer, who is unsettled with RB Leipzig, according to reports in Germany.
LEIPZIG, SAXONY - JANUARY 19: Ibrahima Konate of Leipzig during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on January 19, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Karina Hessland/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal track RB Leipzig 21yo with 3 possible departures looming

Arsenal are tracking RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate ahead of the summer, amid uncertainties surrounding their current centre-backs.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Arsenal transfer rumour to finally die as 22yo agrees to join Bayern Munich

It looks like we can finally put to bed that yearly Dayot Upamecano-to-Arsenal rumour, as he's leaving RB Leipzig for Bayern Munich.
Leipzig's Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring the 2-0 during the UEFA Champions League football match between RB Leipzig and Tottenham Hotspur, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on March 10, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in RB Leipzig’s 26-year-old midfielder

Arsenal are among the possible buyers for RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer, according to reports in Germany, though they haven't made contact yet.
Folarin Balogun of Arsenal scores during the UEFA Europa League match between Molde and Arsenal on November 26, 2020 in Molde. Photo: Marius Simensen / BILDBYRAN

Folarin Balogun contract reports not true says trusted journalist

RB Leipzig haven't made any official bid to sign Folarin Balogun this summer, contrary to recent reports of a pre-contract agreement with the club.

“Here we go”: Reliable journalist gives Arsenal target transfer update

Fabrizio Romano claims Dominik Szoboszlai has now made his decision for a January transfer, holding a medical this week.

Arsenal transfer hopes still alive as Szoboszlai speaks out

Dominik Szoboszlai suggests he still hasn't made a final decision on his future, amid the rumours strongly linking him with a move to RB Leipzig.

Arsenal target close to completing move

Dominik Szoboszlai is close to completing a move to RB Leipzig, choosing the Bundesliga club over interest from all over Europe, according to a report.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group H stage match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at Red Bull Arena on November 04, 2020. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Nkunku draws interest from Arsenal for potential transfer

Christopher Nkunku is catching the eye at Arsenal, who are dealing with the player ahead of a potential transfer, according to a report.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA: Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Salzburg in action during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between RB Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moskva at Red Bull Arena on October 21, 2020. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Arsenal target on verge of €20m move to RB Leipzig

Arsenal-linked Dominik Szoboszlai is on the verge of completing a winter transfer from RB Salzburg to RB Leipzig, according to reports in Germany.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Blow to Arsenal as transfer target signs new 3-year contract extension

Dayot Upamecano announced his new three-year deal with RB Leipzig on Friday, putting the transfer rumours to bed for another year.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Arsenal target makes contract decision and it's not good news

Dayot Upamecano will extend his contract with RB Leipzig and stay with the club for the coming season, according to reports in Germany.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Boost for Arsenal in Upamecano transfer race as his demands become clear

Dayot Upamecano is keen on a move away from RB Leipzig this summer, but he doesn't want to join one of Europe's top teams to sit on the bench.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

No contract extension: Leipzig director admits club could sell Arsenal target this summer

RB Leipzig director Oliver Mintzlaff denies an agreement over a contract extension for Dayot Upamecano, admitting they may sell this summer.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Arsenal target now set to sign 1-year extension with new release clause

Dayot Upamecano now looks like signing a one-year extension to his contract with RB Leipzig, containing a new release clause for 2021.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Upamecano's transfer priorities bring mixed news for Arsenal

Dayot Upamecano is prioritising playing time at the highest level when deciding which club to join this summer, according to reports in France.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano almost certain to leave Leipzig this summer

Dayot Upamecano is almost certain to leave RB Leipzig this summer, with Arsenal just one of many clubs on his case, according to reports.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Manchester United and Manchester City join Arsenal in race for €60m centre-back

Manchester United and Manchester City are the latest teams to join Arsenal in the race to sign Dayot Upamecano this summer, according to reports.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Real Madrid enter the race for summer Arsenal target

Arsenal face heavy competition in the race for Dayot Upamecano this summer, with Zinedine Zidane reportedly pushing Real Madrid to make a move.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

RB Leipzig director issues warning to Arsenal target amid summer transfer reports

RB Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche warns Dayot Upamecano to take his time deciding his future, ahead of a potential summer transfer.