There is nothing out of the ordinary about Liverpool and Manchester United scouts observing RB Leipzig over the weekend.
In recent months, they have been keeping a close eye on wing sensation Yan Diomande.
Liverpool, United, and a number of other elite teams have been keeping a close eye on the highly regarded attacker for months.
Diomande Not The Only Player In Demand
According to TEAMtalk, Diomande is no longer the only focus.
According to the source, both Premier League heavyweights have recently shown a great deal of interest in Leipzig captain David Raum.
Watching scouts took notice of the Germany international left-back’s Player of the Match performance during Leipzig’s 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, as he has been in exceptional form this season.
With both Premier League rivals keenly seeking to bolster their positions, his emergence as a target is very timed.
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Liverpool are in the market as they get ready to let go of Andy Robertson, while United are actively looking for a left-back to compete with Luke Shaw.
According to reports, the Reds are seeking for a player who can both challenge Milos Kerkez for a starting position at Anfield and fill the vacuum left by Robertson.
Raum’s combination of leadership, attacking prowess, and elite experience makes him a desirable choice for both clubs.
Raum’s current contract only has 12 months left, which makes him even more appealing as a possible signing in the next window.
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