Reports: Fàbregas talks to Klopp over Leipzig vacancy
Como's coach Cesc Fabregas gestures the Italian Serie A soccer match between Como 1907 and Inter Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium. Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa
RB Leipzig have not given up hope of recruiting Como boss Cesc Fàbregas as their new coach, German publications Bild and Sportbild reported on Tuesday.
Red Bull head of global soccer Jürgen Klopp has been involved in talks with the Spaniard.
Advertisement
The 38-year-old could still extend his deal at Serie A club Como, where he is also a shareholder.
If the former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder rejects Leipzig, Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner is the next preferred candidate, according to media reports.
The Austrian has just led the Londoners to FA Cup glory and previously lifted the Europa League with Eintract Frankfurt.
Leipzig parted company with Marco Rose at the end of March. Interim coach Zsolt Löw was unable to save their season, with seventh place meaning they missed out on European football for the first time in their Bundesliga history.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
39 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Report – Inter Milan & Manchester United Open Talks For Ex Atalanta Striker
Negotiations between Inter Milan and Manchester United over Rasmus Hojlund are reportedly off and running. Per Sky Sport Deutschland via FCInterNews, the Italians have made the 22-year-old a 'concrete' target for the summer. Advertisement Manchester United forked out around €70 million plus bonuses to acquire the Dane's signature in 2023. However, his career at Old Trafford has been an unmitigated disaster. In addition to a lackluster scoring record, the ex-Atalanta center-forward has struggled for regular first-team football. Therefore, an early return to Serie A could be on the cards. Inter Milan & Manchester United Launch Talks for Rasmus Holjund MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC at Old Trafford on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by) Despite his torrid time in the Premier League, Inter see Rasmus Hojlund as an upgrade on Mehdi Taremi. Indeed, Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa are on their way out, leaving Simone Inzaghi strapped for senior attacking options. Advertisement Furthermore, Taremi's first season at Giuseppe Meazza was an utter disappointment. As such, the Serie A runners-up have prioritized a move for a new goal-getter, with Hojlund emerging as an ideal solution. Meanwhile, the Red Devils will listen to offers for their out-of-sorts star. While Hojlund won't come cheap, Inter may try to sign him on loan with an option to buy.
Yahoo
39 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Report – Como Manager's Demands To Replace Simone Inzaghi At Inter Milan Leaked
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas is the likeliest candidate to fill Simone Inzaghi's shoes at Inter Milan next season. Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 38-year-old has certain demands before accelerating talks to join the Nerazzurri. Advertisement Simone Inzaghi will decide whether to stay at San Siro in the coming hours. Indeed, he's about to meet the club hierarchy in a crunch meeting amid Al-Hilal's effort to take him to Saudi Arabia. All possibilities are on the card and Inter cannot afford to take anything for granted. Therefore, the search for Inzaghi's heir has begun. Cesc Fabregas Outlines His Demands to Replace Simone Inzaghi at Inter Milan COMO, ITALY – APRIL 27: Francesc Soler Fabregas head coach of Como 1907 celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between Como and Genoa at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on April 27, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Pier) Cesc Fabregas headlines the list. Fresh off an impressive first season in senior management, the ex-Arsenal midfielder is ready to take his career to the next step. However, Inter may need to fulfill several requests to lure him to Giuseppe Meazza. Advertisement Indeed, Fabregas has already turned down advances from Bayer Leverkusen and Roma. Though he'd be inclined to join Inter, the Nerazzurri must meet certain criteria. Working with up-and-coming talents has been one of Fabregas' trademarks since transitioning into coaching. Inter's aging squad doesn't fit the bill, meaning the club would likely have to change the course. Then, he wants to have his say in the club's transfer dealings, as has been the case at Como. Finally, he may bring a formational change, altering Inzaghi's hallmark 3-5-2 to a 4-2-3-1.
New York Times
an hour ago
- New York Times
Borussia Dortmund confident of completing Jobe Bellingham signing from Sunderland
Borussia Dortmund are increasingly confident of signing Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland despite interest from Eintracht Frankfurt. As yet, there is no agreement between Dortmund and Sunderland over a transfer fee, but sources close to the deal, speaking on condition of anonymity, were confident that a deal would be struck. Advertisement Jobe is set to emulate his older brother, Jude Bellingham, by making the move to the German team. Jude moved to Dortmund for £20million in 2020 from Birmingham City, aged 17. Jobe played a key role in Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League during the 2024-25 campaign. Deployed in defensive and box-to-box midfield roles by head coach Regis Le Bris, he made 43 appearances and played the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 play-off final victory over Sheffield United. After the play-off final, Jobe and his parents travelled to Germany to meet with officials at Frankfurt, including head coach Dino Toppmoller and sporting director Markus Krosche, having previously toured the club's facilities in the weeks before. The meeting is said to have gone well; Frankfurt have developed an excellent reputation in their own right for developing young players. But Dortmund have been staging their own charm offensive. Head coach Niko Kovac, sporting director Sebastian Kehl and CEO for sport Lars Ricken all visited Jobe in England at the end of April, with CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke also travelling to the north east on a separate visit. Most recently, in a show of Dortmund's commitment, Kehl flew to Ibiza, where the Bellingham family were on holiday, to further state his club's case. Like his older brother, Jobe came through Birmingham's academy and went on to make 26 first-team appearances. Sunderland signed the then-17-year-old midfielder in the summer of 2023, on the same day Jude signed for Real Madrid. Brentford were interested in signing the teenager last summer, as were Crystal Palace, but Jobe instead signed a contract extension last August, extending his terms until the summer of 2028. Sunderland return to the Premier League next season for the first time in nine years. They suffered back-to-back relegations after finishing the 2016-17 Premier League campaign in 20th position with 24 points. Jobe made 90 appearances for Sunderland, scoring 11 goals and assisting four. Additional reporting: Philip Buckingham
