RB Leipzig emerges as frontrunner for Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:02 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
RB Leipzig is reportedly leading the race to sign Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano, following his strong performances at the World Cup. Liverpool, Newcastle United, and AC Milan are also interested in the 25-year-old, whose contract with Mainz runs until 2028. Leipzig recently sold Yan Diomande to Real Madrid, potentially providing financial resources to acquire Sano, with a transfer fee speculated to be between €50-60 million. Sano joined Mainz from Kashima Antlers for around €2.5 million two years ago.
- •Kaishu Sano linked with multiple clubs after World Cup success.
- •Liverpool, Newcastle, and AC Milan have shown interest.
- •RB Leipzig is now considered the frontrunner for his signing.
- •Sano's current contract with Mainz runs until 2028.
- •Reported transfer fee is between €50-60 million.
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig lead race for Liverpool- and Newcastle-linked Mainz star, per Japanese outlet
"Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano has been linked with a number of clubs outside Germany after impressing at the World Cup, with Liverpool, Newcastle United and AC Milan among those reportedly showing inte...
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