RB LEIPZIG NEWS

Assan Ouedraogo - Diagnosed with knee injury Ouedraogo is set to miss several weeks of action after picking up a knee issue, according to the club.

Impact Ouedraogo's pre-season has taken a turn, as after signing with Leipzig in June, he suffered a knee injury while on their tour of the US and will miss the beginning of the season. it is still unknown how long he will exactly be out, but most can assume it will be at least a month, with a chance of a comeback not appearing until September. However, he wasn't expected to hold a huge role, so this shouldn't be a major absence for the club.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

El Chadaille Bitshiabu - Out a few weeks Bitshiabu has suffered a thigh issue and will be out for the next few weeks, according to his club.

Impact Bitshiabu will not be healthy for the start of the season, with the defender having picked up a muscle issue in his thigh that will force him to the sidelines. Luckily for the club, he was;t expected to hold the biggest role, only appearing six times for 29 minutes last campaign. He will now hope for a speedy recovery, looking to return within the first few weeks of the season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Simakan - Limited in training Simakan was limited in training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Simakan looks to be dealing with an issue, as the defender was limited to individual training in the morning but then progressed to group training in their later practice session. It is unknown what his exact issues are, with no report of an injury at ht moment, although it is safe to say he isn't 100 percent. This will be something to monitor, as he is likely to be a regular starter and this puts his status for opening day in question.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona reach agreement to sign Dani Olmo in €62m deal with Spain Euro 2024 hero set to return to Camp Nou on long-term contract | Goal.com US Barcelona have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Spain international Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig this summer.

AUGUST 6 • GOAL.COM

Xavi Simons - Back with Leipzig Simons has been loaned to Leipzig from PSG, his new club announced Monday.

Impact Simons is heading out on loan once again, returning to the club he served with all of last season, as he is back with Leipzig on a season-long loan. He was a solid player in the past campaign, starting in all 32 appearances while notching eight goals and 11 assists. He is likely to hold the same role in the new season, starting in most of his appearances while being an integral player in the attack for the club.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona and Dani Olmo agree terms on six-year contract as La Liga giants submit new €62m proposal to RB Leipzig | Goal.com US Barcelona have reportedly agreed personal terms with Dani Olmo and have submitted a new bid to RB Leipzig as they eye a summer move.

AUGUST 1 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona ready to meet Dani Olmo asking price after having 'insulting' opening bid knocked back by RB Leipzig | Goal.com US Barcelona are closing in on signing Dani Olmo this summer as they agree to meet RB Leipzig's asking price.

JULY 31 • GOAL.COM

Dani Olmo warning sent out to Man City, Bayern and Barcelona as RB Leipzig offer update on €60m Euro 2024 star | Goal.com US Dani Olmo has been targeted by a number of top clubs this summer, however, Leipzig have fired a warning clubs pursuing the Spaniard.

JULY 29 • GOAL.COM

Christoph Baumgartner - Undergoes operation Baumgartner has undergone a minor knee operation and will not be included in the club's pre-season friendlies, according to his club.

Impact Baumgartner is coming off a fiery Euro 2024 campaign but will not continue that into the pre-season, as he instead will work on a recovery process after undergoing knee surgery. Luckily for the team, he is not set to miss much time, likely being available again soon. He will race against the clock to be fit for the start of the new campaign, with their first match against Bochum on Aug 24.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Where is Barcelona's money coming from?! Blaugrana ready to move for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo despite Nico Williams transfer interest | Goal.com US Barcelona are reportedly ready to meet Dani Olmo's £50.5 million release clause, while also harbouring desires to land Spain compatriot Nico...

JULY 20 • GOAL.COM

Dani Olmo makes huge decision on future as Man City, Bayern and Barcelona eye €60m RB Leipzig and Spain hero | Goal.com US Spain star Dani Olmo looks likely to leave RB Leipzig, a report claims amid interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Barcelona.

JULY 18 • GOAL.COM

'Several options' - Spain star Dani Olmo opens up on future amid links with Man City, Barcelona & Bayern after Euro 2024 heroics | Goal.com US Spain and RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo has opened up about a possible transfer this summer amid links with a number of European giants.

JULY 17 • GOAL.COM

Kevin De Bruyne's replacement?! Man City push to secure Dani Olmo deal by Tuesday as attacking midfielder prepares for Euro 2024 final | Goal.com US Manchester City are targeting a move for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo and plan to pay his €60m (£51.5m/$65.5m) release clause by Tuesday.

JULY 14 • GOAL.COM

Dani Olmo - Nets goal yet again Olmo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-1 win over France.

Impact Olmo cannot be stopped right now, as he was given the start once again Tuesday and ended up scoring the game-winning goal in the 25th minute. This gives the midfielder his third straight match with a goal and his fifth goal contribution of the tournament. He will hope to continue in the starting role going into the final, as he has only started in two of their five matches at Euro 2024.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Maarten Vandevoordt - Makes move to Leipzig Vandevoordt has officially completed his transfer to Leipzig from Genk, according to his new club.

Impact Vandevoordt's transfer to Leipzig has been in the works for months, as the goalie had a planned signing for 2024 in 2022, with that deal finally having come to fruition after he joined the team this off-season. He will remain with the club for five seasons and should be expected to make a push for the starting spot within the next few seasons. He is one of the world's top prospects in net, and is likely to be a big piece for Leipzig in the future.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Brilliant off bench Olmo scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Germany.

Impact Olmo came off the bench in the eighth minute to replace the injured Pedri and provided a goal and assist with a truly heroic performance. With Pedri injured and Alvaro Morata suspended it's a near-guarantee that Olmo will be in the starting XI for the semi final. Olmo would be an elite option if given the starting nod for the semi final.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ilaix Moriba - Loan spell ends Moriba has completed his loan stay with Getafe and will return to Leipzig ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Moriba spent his second season in a row playing in Spain on loan from Leipzig, this time he played for Getafe. He recorded eight starts in 14 appearances, recording two assists with 20 tackles (11 won), 10 clearances and four interceptions. The midfielder will look to play with Leipzig for a full campaign for the first time after gaining playing time in La Liga since 2022.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Silva - Returns to Leipzig Silva has ended his loan stay with Real Sociedad and will return to Leipzig ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Silva was sent to Spain after having played two full seasons in the Bundesliga. With Real Sociedad, the forward recorded nine starts in 19 appearances in all competitions, recording three goals with 20 shots (seven on target). He will look to keep a permanent role with Leipzig for the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Takes five shots versus Turkey Baumgartner won one of one tackle and recorded five shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 loss versus Turkey.

Impact Baumgartner paced his team in shots despite his role and produced another convincing offensive showing in general. He was a bright spot for his side in Euro 2024, finishing up with one goal, one assist, eight shots (four on target) and six key passes in four bouts (three starts).

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Sesko - Misses late sitter versus Portugal Sesko drew one foul and registered three shots (two on goal), three clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-0 loss on PKs to Portugal.

Impact Sesko was sprightly and led his team in attempts but squandered a one-on-one with the goalie late that could have easily sent his team to the quarterfinals. He failed to live up to the hype during the competition, tallying eight shots (four on target), two key passes and one inaccurate cross in four scoreless performances.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich reach Xavi Simons transfer agreement as Netherlands star decides he wants PSG exit - but RB Leipzig could still challenge German giants | Goal.com US Bayern Munich are closing in on signing Xavi Simons as Dutch midfielder no longer wants to play for Paris Saint-Germain.

JULY 1 • GOAL.COM

Dani Olmo - Scores in win Olmo scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Georgia.

Impact Olmo came off the bench in the second half and put the finishing touches on a Spain win as he scored in the 83rd minute. The midfielder has now taken 10 shots in the previous two matches, while creating six chances.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Assists as substitute Simons assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Austria.

Impact Simons fell to the bench after starting in their first two games of the tournament. However, he was subbed on in the first half, receiving 55 minutes of play and assisting on Cody Gakpo's goal in the 47th minute. This marks his first goal contribution of Euro 2024, and he will hope to bag another when the Netherlands plays their round of 16 tilt.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Tallies assist Baumgartner assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Netherlands.

Impact Baumgartner only appeared off the bench for 28 minutes after starting in Austria's previous two games. However, he still had a decent contribution, assisting Marcel Sabitzer's game-winning goal in the 92nd minute for his second goal contribution of Euro 2024. He will look to get back into the starting XI, likely receiving that spot back after his solid performance as a substitute.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Olmo - Provides assist in win Olmo assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 1-0 win over Albania.

Impact Olmo notched his first assist of the tournament as he set up Ferran Torres in the 13th minute to help open up the scoring. The midfielder made his first start after substituting in the first two games, he'll likely revert back to a bench role when Spain plays in the knockout stages.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE