Leipzig Ready To Spend €50 Million To Keep Two Of Their Biggest Summer Successes

RB Leipzig are preparing to make two of their summer loan signings permanent, with Brajan Gruda and Neil El Aynaoui increasingly likely to remain at the club beyond the current season.

According to Sky Sport Germany, Leipzig's obligation to purchase Gruda from Brighton for €25 million is expected to be triggered during the second half of the campaign.

Meanwhile, the club are also strongly considering activating their €25 million purchase option for El Aynaoui, who arrived on loan from AS Roma.

Together, the two deals would represent an investment of approximately €50 million, underlining the Red Bulls' confidence in the players brought in to strengthen Martín Demichelis' squad.

Gruda's Champions League Breakthrough Strengthens Leipzig's Decision

Gruda has quickly demonstrated why Leipzig was eager to bring him back to German football.

The attacking midfielder has impressed with his technical ability, creativity and willingness to take on defenders, qualities that have made him an increasingly valuable option for Demichelis.

His standout moment came in RB's 1-0 Champions League victory over PSV Eindhoven. Making his first start in the competition, Gruda scored the winning goal in the 75th minute and was subsequently named Player of the Match.

The 22-year-old also registered at least five successful dribbles and created three chances, becoming only the second Leipzig player after Naby Keïta to combine those numbers with a goal in a Champions League fixture.

His performance provided a glimpse of the attacking influence the Red Bulls hope he can deliver consistently.

With a €25 million purchase obligation expected to become active later this season, Gruda's long-term future already appears to be taking shape.

El Aynaoui Has Already Won Over Leipzig's Decision Makers

While Gruda has attracted attention through his attacking performances, El Aynaoui has impressed Leipzig for different reasons.

The Moroccan midfielder, who joined from Roma during the summer, has reportedly earned widespread admiration throughout the club.

According to the report, the German side's management are particularly pleased with his performances and his conduct away from the pitch.

His ability to provide stability in midfield has been valuable for Demichelis, especially in a team featuring several attack-minded players.

El Aynaoui offers defensive discipline, physical presence, and an ability to support Leipzig's pressing structure.

Unlike Gruda's reported obligation, his €25 million deal remains an option. However, the club are increasingly expected to exercise it if his development continues.

A €50 Million Investment In Demichelis' Long-Term Project

The potential double transfer represents more than simply retaining two successful loan players.

Leipzig has undergone significant changes in recent months, and securing players who already understand Demichelis' demands could help establish greater continuity.

Importantly, the framework for both permanent transfers has reportedly already been negotiated with Brighton and Roma, meaning the Bundesliga side would not need to begin fresh negotiations over the fees.

The club's recent results have been mixed, with impressive victories over Frankfurt and PSV followed by heavy defeats against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Those setbacks have exposed areas requiring improvement, but they have not diminished the positive impressions made by Gruda and El Aynaoui.

Committing €50 million would be a substantial investment, particularly with Leipzig also balancing their ambitions in the Bundesliga and Champions League.

For now, no permanent transfer has been officially completed. But the direction appears increasingly clear: Leipzig sees both players as important pieces of their future.

From here the stage only gets bigger.