{"id":958221,"date":"2026-05-14T01:14:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/958221\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T01:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:14:16","slug":"98m-rb-leipzig-fire-sale-should-be-alerting-leeds-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/958221\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a398m RB Leipzig fire sale should be alerting Leeds United"},"content":{"rendered":"

Red Bull\u2019s sponsorship and minority investment at Leeds United<\/a> could foster some strategic benefits for the 49ers this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 49ers\u2019 ownership of Leeds since 2023 has seen the club become a commercial powerhouse once again. Included in that was the significant announcement of Red Bull becoming minority investors during our time in the Championship.<\/p>\n

Our partnership with the energy drinks giants obviously lends itself to the discussion of Leeds tapping into the vast scouting network and multi-club links that Red Bull<\/a> have to offer.<\/p>\n

RB Leipzig reportedly set for summer transfer window fire sale as Leeds United watch on<\/p>\n

Away from Elland Road, arguably Red Bull\u2019s most successful football venture RB Leipzig are looking at hard times this summer.<\/p>\n

According to German outlet Bild<\/a>, the Bundesliga club are in need of generating \u20ac113million through player sales in spite of qualifying for the Champions League.<\/p>\n

The report also outlines potential candidates for an exit. There is optimism that star teenage winger Yan Diomande will be retained for another season. <\/p>\n

Although, Castello Lukeba, Arthur Vermeeren (on loan at Marseille), Lutsharel Geertruida (on loan at Sunderland) and Eljif Elmas (on loan at Napoli) are earmarked as likely permanent exits.<\/p>\n

Leeds United must consider Red Bull transfer connection with RB Leipzig opportunity<\/p>\n

Given our Red Bull links, it\u2019s worth speculating if there are any players from their clubs that would be a good signing for Leeds this summer.<\/p>\n

With their need to recoup some funds this summer, Leeds might have a few bargains to explore.<\/p>\n

Xaver Schlager is out of contract this summer<\/a> and reportedly not keen on renewing. RB Leipzig may see his expiring contract as a means to cut costs further. <\/p>\n

A deep-lying midfielder Schalger could act as an alternative to the ruled-out Hidemasa Morita, serving as an upgrade on Ilia Gruev.<\/p>\n

Elmas, 26, could be another versatile option to add to our attacking midfield contingent, while boasting a serious set-piece delivery too.<\/p>\n

Attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner\u2019s output this season has been exceptional too. He\u2019s scored 17 and assisting nine in all competitions.<\/p>\n

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