Hamburger SV is hoping to secure a reinforcement from the RB Leipzig squad. A specific player is named who is of interest to the second-division club.
The team coached by Marco Rose is currently in a turbulent phase. With just three points from two games, RB Leipzig sits in eighth place in the Bundesliga table and is already three points behind surprise leaders FC Augsburg. In attack, the team has scored four times but has also conceded three goals. The recent form of one win and one loss (LW) indicates that not everything is running smoothly. Particularly painful is the current injury list, which includes four important players: Rocco Reitz, Brajan Gruda, Castello Lukeba, and Christoph Baumgartner. A detailed overview of the squad status is available on our injuries page.
Hamburger SV has set its sights on a young player from Leipzig. It concerns an actor who has not been a regular for the Red Bulls so far, for whom a move to the 2. Bundesliga could mean a chance for more playing time. Negotiations are said to already be in a concrete phase, although no official confirmation has been given yet. For RB Leipzig, such a transfer would be an opportunity to simplify the squad somewhat and offer a talent development prospects.
The personnel situation at RB Leipzig is tense. In addition to the mentioned long-term absences, coach Marco Rose must cleverly manage his rotation. A departure, especially in the younger area, would create space for other players or even generate financial leeway for possible later transfers. The current table situation and the tight standings with only a three-point gap to Augsburg show that every detail counts. The complete squad overview shows all available personnel.
The next task for RB Leipzig is a home match against this very Hamburger SV on September 13, 2026. HSV is currently in 18th and last place in the 2. Bundesliga and is urgently seeking means of improvement. The potential reinforcement from Leipzig would therefore come too late for this direct duel for the Hamburg side. For the Red Bulls, this match is a clear duty to take the three points home and move up the table. All upcoming fixtures are listed in the schedule.
Despite the speculative transfer rumors, RB Leipzig's focus remains fully on the sporting routine. The record of four goals scored and three conceded shows an offensive orientation that needs to become more stable in defense. The home game against HSV next weekend offers the next opportunity to improve the points yield and work further up the Bundesliga table.
