Bayer Leverkusen And RB Leipzig Eye Former Bayern Talent Adin Licina

Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are monitoring Juventus-owned winger Adin Licina, with both Bundesliga clubs reportedly considering a move for the 19-year-old during the January transfer window.

According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, Leverkusen, Leipzig and Brighton are among the clubs interested in the German youth international, whose performances on loan at Cremonese have attracted attention across Europe.

Juventus, however, have no intention of losing Licina at this stage. The Italian club view him as an important prospect for the future and want him to continue developing before competing for a place in their first team.

That leaves interested clubs facing a difficult task, particularly with Juventus having already established a clear development pathway for the former Bayern Munich youngster.

Licina's Development At Cremonese Attracts Bundesliga Interest

Licina joined Juventus from Bayern Munich in February 2026, having progressed through the German champions' academy without establishing himself in their senior squad.

After making 13 appearances for Juventus Next Gen in Serie C, he spent preseason with Luciano Spalletti's first team before moving to Cremonese on loan in August.

His introduction to Serie B was promising. Licina scored against Parma in the Coppa Italia and followed that with a goal and an assist against Padova in his opening league appearance.

Although his momentum was interrupted by a wrist fracture sustained during a friendly against Juventus, his performances have been sufficient to attract interest from clubs looking for attacking players with considerable development potential.

Why Leverkusen And Leipzig Are Monitoring The Same Player

Licina is primarily a right-sided attacking midfielder, although his ability to operate between the lines gives him options in more central positions.

As a left-footed player operating from the right, he can move into the inside channel, combine with a No. 10 or attack the space between the opposition full-back and centre-back.

That profile is particularly interesting for Die Werkself, which continues to evaluate attacking reinforcements amid uncertainty surrounding Ibrahim Maza's longer-term future.

Licina would not necessarily be a direct replacement for the Algerian. However, his ability to occupy interior positions could provide Carles Martínez with another option for creating overloads around the penalty area.

At RB Leipzig, the situation is different.

With Brajan Gruda set to join permanently and Antonio Nusa attracting considerable transfer interest, the Red Bulls must balance their immediate attacking options with the possibility of further departures next summer.

Licina fits their recruitment model, but adding another young attacker only makes sense if there is a realistic pathway to regular minutes. Gruda's development is already demonstrating the value of consistent playing time under Martín Demichelis.

Juventus Hold The Advantage Ahead Of January

The biggest obstacle is Juventus' determination to retain the player.

Licina was sent to Cremonese to gain senior experience, not to increase his value for an immediate sale. Interrupting that loan halfway through the season would run counter to the development plan Juventus established only a few months ago.

That makes a January transfer difficult unless an interested club presents an offer substantial enough to change their position.

For both Bundesliga sides, monitoring Licina makes business sense. He is a German youth international gaining valuable senior experience in Italy, and his potential return to the Bundesliga would offer an intriguing opportunity.

But identifying a promising player and finding the right moment to sign him are two different challenges.

Juventus has little reason to rush, and neither German club should pursue the transfer without a clear sporting plan.

For now, Licina remains a player to watch rather than an imminent January signing.

From here, the stage only gets bigger.