According to Le10sport, RB Leipzig are lining up reported Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur target Wissam Ben Yedder to replace Chelsea-bound Timo Werner.
The Covid-19 suspension has made a huge impact on the finances of French clubs.
A report by L’Equpie last month claimed Monaco will have to raise cash this summer, with Ben Yedder cited as a sellable asset attracting Europe’s leading clubs.
The same French report cites Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool as suitors.
But the Premier League trio could miss out with RB Leipzig joining the race.
The Bundesliga side will have a huge void to fill this summer as leading scorer and German international Timo Werner appears set to move to Chelsea.
Frank Lampard’s side have agreed to pay the striker’s £53 million buyout clause (BBC).
Le10sport claim Leipzig have turned to Ben Yedder as his replacement, and Monaco value the forward at around £35 million after a strong campaign at the Stade Louis II.
Ben Yedder, 29, netted 18 league goals in 25 starts, while adding four assists.
Tottenham must look at finding an alternative to Harry Kane. Spurs struggled in his absence with injury, scoring just five goals in six games before the suspension.
Liverpool, on the other hand, could be seeking another forward option.
Trio Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah are arguably the most potent in Europe. However, the Reds may feel they need to be pushed by stronger competition.
Ben Yedder appears likely to move on this summer. Of those reportedly interested, he may feel his best chance of regular football is as Werner’s replacement in Leipzig.
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