Loïs Openda subject to interest from Sunderland | OneFootball

With the departures of Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons imminent, RB Leipzig could lose yet another attacking star this summer. Florian Plettenberg reports that Sunderland have placed the Belgian forward on their shortlist, although it’s questionable as to whether the Bundesliga side would allow another prized asset to depart the club this summer.

It was reported in June that RB Leipzig would look to sell Openda in the summer after they failed to qualify for any European competition this season but with Sesko and Xavi seemingly on their way out, it would no doubt take a significant offer before the Saxony club even enter talks.

A fee that has been mentioned is at least €60m but Sunderland have competition from fellow Premier League side Aston Villa to sign Openda. Unai Emery’s side have shown interest in signing Openda as a replacement for Ollie Watkins should the Englishman league.

When it comes to Sunderland, it’s the second time in a matter of days that they have turned to the Bundesliga market following the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen.

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