RB Leipzig join Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen in race for 19-year-old prodigy
RB Leipzig have reportedly joined Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen in showing interest in VfL Bochum's Cajetan Lenz.
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19-year-old Cajetan Lenz has long been linked with a move away from VfL Bochum amid growing interest from the Bundesliga.
According to WAZ, RB Leipzig have now joined the race for the German U20 international, vying for his signature alongside Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen.
Eintracht, in particular, are reportedly keen to push through a deal as quickly as possible.
Lenz is under contract with Bochum until 2029 and doesn't have a release clause. Reports suggest the 2. Bundesliga club are willing to let him leave for a fee of around €15 million.
The defensive midfielder has made 27 appearances this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
