Leipzig Begin Pre-Season Without Key Duo Amid Transfer Rumours

RB Leipzig has officially started their preparations for the upcoming season with a training camp in Austria. However, the squad for this crucial period is missing two notable figures: young Ivorian forward Yan Diomande and seasoned goalkeeper Péter Gulacsi.

Diomande, who joined the Bundesliga club just last year, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in acquiring his services. This comes despite the player being under contract with Leipzig until 2029, with no apparent release clause.

The absence of both Diomande and Gulacsi from the training camp suggests that the club is either actively negotiating their departures or is preparing for life without them. For Leipzig, the potential departure of a highly-rated young talent like Diomande, even after a short tenure, could necessitate significant squad adjustments and a strategic rethink for their attacking options. Meanwhile, the departure of a veteran like Gulacsi would leave a void in experience and leadership within the goalkeeping department.