RB Leipzig are interested in signing Chelsea striker Marc Guiu and are working on a permanent deal for the Spanish forward. A source confirmed the interest to ESPN. The 20-year-old attacker could move for a fee likely under €20 million ($23.2m) as Chelsea's transfer deadline looms on Tuesday.
The Bulls started the new Bundesliga season with a 3-0 win and sit third in the table with three points. Their next challenge is an away fixture against 15th-placed Werder Bremen on September 5th, 2026. The team has scored three goals and conceded none so far, providing a solid foundation. You can check all upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
Who is Marc Guiu?
Marc Guiu is a Spanish striker who joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2024. The 20-year-old has made 29 appearances for the Blues, scoring eight goals. Last term, he also gained experience during a brief loan spell at Sunderland. His profile fits the young and dynamic squad RB Leipzig are building. Details on the full squad are available in our squad overview.
Why is Leipzig looking for a striker?
RB Leipzig's transfer activity this summer explains the search for a new forward. The club lost central striker Loïs Openda to Juventus. At the same time, they managed to bring former key player Christopher Nkunku back to Leipzig. Signing a young striker like Guiu would further rejuvenate the attack and create options for the future. The current league standing and goal statistics can be viewed on our standings page.
What is Chelsea's transfer situation?
Chelsea are under time pressure as their transfer window closes on Tuesday. The club has already seen several departures in this period. Permanent exits include Andrey Santos, Nicolas Jackson, Marc Cucurella, Liam Delap, Trevoh Chalobah and Tyrique George. Furthermore, players like Benoît Badiashile, Dastan Satpaev, Alejandro Garnacho, Axel Disasi, Mamadou Sarr and Filip Jørgensen left on loan. Yan Diomande departed for Real Madrid. The sale of Guiu could create additional financial flexibility.
When could the deal be completed?
Negotiations are ongoing, with the fee expected to remain below the €20 million mark. A source told reporters: "RB Leipzig are keen on signing Chelsea 's Spanish striker Marc Guiu, a source has confirmed to ESPN." The timeline is tight with Chelsea's deadline set for Tuesday. Should the transfer be finalized, Guiu would be available ahead of the away match at Werder Bremen on September 5th, 2026.
