Leipzig wants to strike at City – rejection from Liverpool

RB Leipzig could use Manchester City in the summer transfer window. As the ‘Daily Mail’ reports, those in charge at the Bundesliga club have defensive midfielder Shea Charles on their list. However, the 19-year-old legal footer has a contract with Citizen until 2027.

Charles currently plays a role in City’s U23s, but has already made an appearance with the pros this season. In addition to Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and FC Everton are also watching the talent from Northern Ireland.

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In the meantime, Leipzig is said to have failed with a transfer request from Liverpool FC. According to The Times, an offer from the Saxons for midfielder Fábio Carvalho as “ridiculous” dismissed. Although the Reds are open to offers for the 20-year-old, Liverpool only have a loan option. Jürgen Klopp’s team still sees the youngster as an important player for the future, despite a lack of playing time in the past season.

Carvalho switched from Fulham FC to Anfield last summer for the equivalent of around six million euros. In his first year under Klopp, however, the technically talented right-footed player only played ten percent of the possible minutes. Klopp recently hinted that Carvalho should get more match practice elsewhere: “There is a possibility that he will be loaned out.” The youngster is tied to Liverpool until 2027.