Tag 24 reports that RB Leipzig's first target was Finn Dahmen, a member of the German national team squad from Augsburg. Kicker reports that the 28-year-old player rejected the offer because he was not interested in sitting on the Leipzig bench.

According to 'kicker', RB Leipzig inquired with FC Augsburg about Finn Dahmen. Finn Dahmen would prefer to stay in Augsburg.

RB Leipzig is planning changes in its goalkeeper position, with Maarten Vandevoort set to replace the 35-year-old Péter Gulácsi as the number one for the upcoming season. According to Sport Bild, German goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, 27, from FC Augsburg is being considered as a possible successor. Both Dahmen's and Gulácsi's contracts are valid until 2027. Dahmen joined Augsburg in July 2023 and has made 25 appearances in the Bundesliga this season. He has not yet been capped by the German national team and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €12.00m.