According to German reports, RB Leipzig are exploring options to retain Brajan Gruda for another season. The 21-year-old German attacking midfielder is on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, and his contract at the English club runs until June 2028. Gruda has 20 caps and 3 goals for Germany's U21 team. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €28.00m. Reports in May 2026 suggested that Brighton aims to recover most of the €30.0 million fee they paid for him in 2024.