RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer has directly addressed exit rumors surrounding Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons. The Bundesliga personnel boss spoke to reporters after a Saturday

Benjamin Sesko was nowhere to be seen as RB Leipzig lost a friendly against Atalanta, with head coach Marcel Schafer calling it "obvious" why.

Manchester United and Newcastle transfer target Benjamin Sesko has not been included in RB Leipzig’s squad for Saturday’s friendly against Atalanta. The 22-year-old’s future is the subject of intense speculation with the Magpies having tabled a bid amid reports he has taken the decision to move to St James’ Park.