RB Leipzig

Juventus Seal Openda Deal After Muani Collapse

September 1, 2025 12:42 pm

Juventus have reached agreement with RB Leipzig for striker Loïs Openda, setting the stage for a high-stakes transfer just as their pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain unraveled.

According to Football Italia and Africa Digital News, Openda will arrive in Turin today to undergo medical tests as part of a loan deal with an obligation to buy—structured around €40 million. Reports confirm the package is slightly over that figure, with the move now virtually secured.

This deal comes on the heels of Juventus’s failure to agree terms for Muani, whose return from PSG had been a long-sought target. …

Xavi Simons Released As London Transfer Battle Heats Up

August 28, 2025 4:28 pm

RB Leipzig have confirmed that Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons has been released from training until further notice, as negotiations surrounding his future enter a decisive stage.

The 21-year-old, who spent the 2023/24 season on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, did not train with Leipzig on Tuesday, instead devoting his time to discussions regarding his next move.

According to reports, Simons is currently in London as talks accelerate with two Premier League clubs — Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — both of whom are pushing hard to secure his signature before the close of the summer transfer window. Leipzig, when approached, confirmed his …