According to Bild, striker Ricky Bornschein is moving to the Regionalliga champions from Erzgebirge Aue, a team that was relegated from the 3. Liga. The 26-year-old has signed a contract that runs until 2028 and will wear the number 9 shirt. The number 9 shirt was most recently worn by Stefan Maderer, who is joining Sandhausen.

Lok Leipzig is close to signing an attacker, with negotiations with Ricky Bornschein reportedly being well advanced. Bornschein is a 26-year-old German Centre-Forward who made 30 third-division appearances for Erzgebirge Aue. His contract in Aue had expired, and he has already said goodbye to the club and the team. He made his cancer illness public in 2025 and returned to professional football after surgery. Ricky Bornschein is close to a move from Erzgebirge Aue to Lok Leipzig. His current market value is €150k, according to Transfermarkt.