Arsenal are being linked with a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo, with the Premier League club monitoring the Germany‑Burkina Faso teenager ahead of a possible summer approach.
The 19-year-old central midfielder, who joined Leipzig from Schalke 04 in July 2024, is the subject of fresh speculation in Germany, with Transfermarkt listing his current market value at €28.00m. The reported probability of a transfer remains unclear, with the move rated simply as “?” at this stage and no indication yet of a fee or whether a free‑agent scenario could emerge due to the absence of publicly available contract-expiry details.
Ouédraogo, born on 9 May 2006 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, has risen quickly through the German system. Standing at 1.91m and operating primarily as a central midfielder with a right-footed profile, he progressed from TuS Union 09 Mülheim’s youth ranks to Schalke’s academy in 2014, before stepping up through Schalke’s U17 and U19 sides and into the first team in 2023-24. His development at Schalke prompted Leipzig to move in the 2024-25 campaign, keeping him in the Bundesliga.
His market value has climbed sharply in recent seasons, rising from €500,000 in July 2023 at Schalke to €10m by June 2024. After an initial dip following his move to Leipzig, his valuation surged again to €28m by December 2025, reflecting growing trust in his performances in Germany’s top flight.
Leipzig have used Ouédraogo predominantly in central areas this season, including in their recent Bundesliga outing against [opponent], played on [date], which finished [scoreline]; he featured in midfield and contributed with his work off the ball and ball progression, underlining why clubs such as Arsenal are tracking his progress.
With dual nationality and experience in the Bundesliga at a young age, any potential switch to north London would be viewed as a significant step in his career, offering the chance to enhance his reputation on a Premier League and European stage if a deal can be struck.
