Transfer 1+1: Bundesliga powerhouse is interested in the Red Army midfield genius, the Red Devils and Magpie compete for the 22-year-old frontline killing star

Leipzig chases Liverpool's new star

Red Bull Leipzig has reportedly contacted Liverpool about the trade of attacking midfielder Xavi Elliott. The 22-year-old made 147 appearances in various matches while playing for Liverpool’s first team, contributing 15 goals and 20 assists. However, in his first season with Slott, he had a hard time getting a solid playing time, starting only 2 of his 18 Premier League appearances. Elliott showed his talent at the U21 European Championship, scoring five goals in 6 matches to help England defend their title successfully. These outstanding performances further sparked speculation that he might leave Liverpool in search of regular playing time. Last month, Elliott admitted that despite his love for Liverpool's "everything" he might have to find a new club in order to achieve his "large ambitions". According to German media reports, Red Bull Leipzig is considering bringing Elliot to the Bundesliga in the last month of the transfer window. The German club has reached out to Liverpool about a potential transfer, but the negotiations have not yet entered a deeper stage. It is reported that Liverpool has two valuations of Elliott, depending on whether the final transaction includes a buyback clause. If the transfer includes a buyback option, the Reds will ask for more than £40 million; without that clause, they will ask for more than £50 million.

The Premier League two players compete for Bundesliga striker

It is reported that Leipzig Red Bull striker Benjamin Cesco is "very likely" to choose Manchester United instead of Newcastle United as his next stop. This summer, both Premier League clubs hope to sign a new No. 9 player, and Cesco became the focus of the transfer battle. Newcastle's first offer for the striker was recently rejected, but they have since returned to the negotiating table to make a better offer. The Magpies offered Leipzig a fixed fee of 80 million euros plus an additional clause of 10 million euros. Manchester United has also made an offer, increasing interest in Sesco, with the Red Devils giving a fixed fee of €75 million and a bonus of €10 million. It is reported that Newcastle and Manchester United have reached an agreement with the Cesco team on personal terms, and it will be up to date whether the two clubs can finalize the final deal with Leipzig. Although no transfer agreement has been reached with any club, British media reported that Manchester United is a favorite team to sign the 22-year-old. The latest news said that Newcastle originally hopes that it can provide the qualification to qualify for the Champions League, which will help them win in the competition for Sesco. However, the Slovenian international seems willing to give up at least one season of European qualification and join Manchester United coached by Ruben Amorin to participate in the team's reconstruction. Cesco's transfer stance may report that Alexander Isaac will likely join Liverpool in the last month of the summer window. It is reported that the Swedish international has informed Newcastle that he is eager to join the Premier League champion team. But this summer, the Magpies still refuse Liverpool's attempt to take the striker away from St James' Park. It is said that if Newcastle successfully signs Cesco, they may change their stance on Isaac's transfer. But unless the Magpies can convince the Slovenian forward to join Eddie Howe's team, that's unlikely to happen now.