Schalke 04 have reportedly joined the race to sign FC Basel starlet and reported Manchester United transfer target Breel Embolo, while RB Leipzig have confirmed they are no longer interested in the Switzerland international.
Embolo is widely regarded as one of the best young strikers in Europe and is already a key member of Basel's starting XI, despite being just 19 years old.
As reported by SportBild (h/t Daily Express' James Cambridge), Leipzig were thought to be the favourites to sign him amid rumours of a £16 million offer, but manager Ralf Rangnick has told the Leipziger Volkszeitung they will no longer pursue Embolo: "We’ve informed the agent of Embolo and Basel that we are no longer interested in his transfer.