RB Leipzig are interested in left-back Max Finkgräfe from league rivals 1. FC Köln, according to a media report. The 21-year-old is one of three candidates for the position at the Saxon Bundesliga club, Sky reported. The clubs are already in contact. According to the report, a single-digit million sum in the low to mid-range is realistic.
The Saxons are facing a major shake-up ahead of the season without European soccer. Finkgräfe joined the youth ranks of 1. FC Köln in 2021. Last season, he appeared in 16 competitive matches for the second division champions.
The German football magazine "Kicker" meanwhile reported that Leipzig intends to let the purchase option for on-loan right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa expire. Nevertheless, RB would still be interested in signing the Serbian on a permanent basis. However, other personnel matters would have to be clarified first.
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