Manchester United tabled a €40 million offer for Switzerland international forward Breel Embolo over the summer, according to RB Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangick.
The Bundesliga outfit were also keen on the talented teenager, and were in discussions regarding a deal.
Talks stalled, however, once interest from Old Trafford emerged, with United prepared to pay around £33.4m for the 19-year-old Basel forward.
No agreement was put in place, though, and Leipzig eventually pulled themselves out of the running.
Rangnick told Blick: “The player and the consultant wanted to join us and we agreed Breel’s contract with them.