RB Leipzig ends pursuit of several attacking players amid transfer woes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

RB Leipzig has halted their search for attacking reinforcements following the collapse of Fisnik Asllani's transfer. Despite being the fifth highest scorers in the Bundesliga for the 2025/26 season with 66 goals, Leipzig faces difficulties after losing Yan Diomande to Real Madrid and dealing with Christoph Baumgartner's injury. They have shown interest in players like Franculino and Troy Parrot, but have been priced out of these moves. Dušan Vlahović is close to transferring to Besiktas, further complicating their roster adjustments. Leipzig is under pressure as they prepare to kick off their season in the DFB Pokal against Eintracht Trier and then host Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga.
- •Leipzig was the fifth highest scoring team in Bundesliga 2025/26.
- •Yan Diomande transferred to Real Madrid for €140m.
- •Christoph Baumgartner is currently injured.
- •Leipzig targets like Franculino and Troy Parrot are too expensive.
- •Next match is against Eintracht Trier in the DFB Pokal.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig halt pursuit of several attacking targets
"After RB Leipzig’s transfer of Fisnik Asllani collapsed, the Saxony club have been caught short in their pursuit of another attacker. They were the fifth highest scorers in the Bundesliga in 2025/26...
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