Bundesliga side RB Leipzig could lose both of their strikers to Premier League clubs this summer.
But another teammate upfront could also be heading for pastures new.
According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Lois Openda is on the shortlist for newly-promoted Sunderland, with manager Regis le Bris spending big ahead of their Premier League return.
Posting on X, Plettenberg said: “Sunderland have added Lois Openda to their shortlist for this summer transfer window.
“However, it is questionable whether RB Leipzig would be willing to let the 25-year-old striker leave as well, if they sell both Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko.”
Last season, Openda played 45 games for the Bundesliga side in all competitions, picking up 13 goals and 11 assists in the process.
Even if Sunderland don’t secure a deal for Openda, he could still be targeted by other Premier League clubs.
Should Sesko join Newcastle instead of Man United, the Red Devils are chasing Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa as an alternative; if Unai Emery does lose the England international, he could turn his attentions to Openda too.
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