In a move that has been anticipated since spring, RB Leipzig is reportedly finalizing a significant transfer four months later. Various media outlets and transfer experts are indicating that the "Red Bulls" are set to acquire Moroccan World Cup participant Neil El Aynaoui on loan from AS Roma. The loan fee is expected to be around four million euros, and there is a purchase option that could see the 25-year-old player permanently join Leipzig next year for approximately 25 million euros.
Standing at 1.85 meters, El Aynaoui is the ideal box-to-box midfielder that RB Leipzig has been searching for over the years. His primary role is expected to be in the number eight position, although he is also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder. Infusing a touch of Moroccan passion and aggression into the squad, he seems perfectly suited to complement Martin Demichelis' playing style. The player, who was born in France, will be vying for a spot in the central midfield alongside Ezechiel Banzuzi and Assan Ouédraogo.
Squad Planning Likely Concluded
Meanwhile, Conrad Harder is set to leave the club. As a parting gift, he was given ten minutes of playing time, during which he showcased some good breakthroughs and two attempts on goal, although his decisions were at times hasty. Following the match, Harder made a farewell tour in the mixed zone, embraced his "brother" Rocco Reitz, and was seen being picked up with a toiletry bag in hand while his teammates celebrated the 3-0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the locker room. Harder is rumored to be heading to Racing Strasbourg. In his stead, young Spanish talent Marc Guiu is expected to make his way to Leipzig.
As reported by rblive.de.
With this transfer, RB Leipzig's squad planning appears to be completed on the incoming side. However, they have yet to find a right winger to replace Yan Diomande. In the match against Gladbach, Brajan Gruda, who typically plays centrally, started in that position, with Johan Bakayoko later substituted in. RB Leipzig is now working to find suitable buyers for Arthur Vermeeren, Suleman Sani, and Ayodele Thomas before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night.
