Liverpool are being linked with a move for RB Leipzig central midfielder Assan Ouédraogo, with the Bundesliga teenager reportedly on the Premier League club’s radar ahead of the summer window.
The 19-year-old, who is listed with a market value of €28.00m, is currently contracted to Leipzig but his deal has no publicly known expiry date, raising the prospect of a future free agent scenario if no extension is agreed. The latest rumour, dated 8 May 2026, notes interest from Liverpool but gives no clear indication of how advanced any talks are, with the probability of a move described only as “?”.
Ouédraogo, born on 9 May 2006 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, represents Germany and Burkina Faso at nationality level and is regarded as a modern central midfielder, comfortable operating in the heart of the pitch and predominantly right‑footed. Standing at 1.91m, he offers a combination of physical presence and technical profile that has become a hallmark of Leipzig’s recruitment in the Bundesliga.
The Leipzig No 20 has been featuring in the German top flight this season, with his performances closely tracked by scouts across Europe. In a recent Bundesliga outing for Leipzig against domestic opposition – a fixture played in 2026 and part of their current league campaign – Ouédraogo featured in central midfield in a match that underlined his growing importance to the squad, even if it did not yield standout statistics in terms of goals or assists. His involvement in such games at a young age has added to the sense that he is one of the more intriguing prospects in his age group.
Leipzig, who compete in the Bundesliga, have a history of developing and selling on young talent, while Liverpool’s interest reflects a continued search for long‑term midfield solutions in the Premier League. With no confirmed contract expiry date made public and speculation building around his value, Ouédraogo’s situation will be watched closely by clubs wary of missing out on a potential bargain should he ever move towards free agent status.
How this rumoured transfer develops – whether it results in a high‑value deal, a renewed contract in Germany or a future move as a free agent – could be pivotal in shaping Ouédraogo’s career trajectory and determining whether the Germany‑Burkina Faso midfielder becomes a mainstay at the top level in England or continues his rise in the Bundesliga.
