Leeds United are being linked with a move for RB Leipzig centre-back El Chadaille Bitshiabu, with the 20-year-old reportedly emerging as a defensive target for the Premier League side.
The French-born defender, who also holds DR Congo nationality, is currently valued at €15.00m, and speculation suggests Leeds are exploring whether Leipzig would be open to a deal. The probability of any transfer is unclear, with the move listed only as “?” in the latest reporting, underlining that talks – if any – are at an early and uncertain stage.
Bitshiabu, a 1.96m left-footed centre-back, joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in July 2023 and has seen his market value fluctuate since arriving in the Bundesliga, peaking at €18.00m in June 2025 before settling back at €15.00m later in the year. With no contract expiry date listed in the available data, the possibility of a future free-agent scenario or leveraged negotiating position cannot be ruled out, and may form part of the calculation for any interested club.
The defender rose through PSG’s youth system, progressing from the U17s to the U19s and then the first team before switching to Germany. That background, combining Ligue 1 education with Bundesliga experience at Leipzig, is likely to appeal to Leeds as they look to add height, composure on the ball and left-sided balance to their back line.
At international level he is yet to be tied down in this data to a senior national team, but his dual eligibility for France and DR Congo adds another layer to his profile as a long-term project player. With his age, physical profile and top-level schooling, any move to Elland Road would be viewed as an investment in both present and future.
If Leeds do firm up their interest and a deal can be struck, a transfer to the Premier League could prove a defining step in Bitshiabu’s development and a key moment in shaping his reputation across European football.
