By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Report: Mohamed Simakan set for RB Leipzig medical

RB Leipzig are poised to complete the signing of 20-year-old centre-back Mohamed Simakan from Racing Strasbourg, according to a report from France.
Mohamed Simakan.
Mohamed Simakan.Photo: Mathieu Acker, CC BY-SA 4.0
RB Leipzig are understood to be on the verge of completing a deal to sign Mohamed Simakan from French side Racing Strasbourg.

According to French broadcaster TF1, the 20-year-old will sign a contract until 2026 with RB Leipzig once he has gone through a medical.

'Die Roten Bullen' are reportedly ready to put €15 million on the table for the young centre-back, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

He could come in to replace Dayot Upamecano, who is considered likely to leave Leipzig this summer.

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