The latest name generating buzz is Exequiel Palacios, Bayer Leverkusen’s 27-year-old Argentine midfielder, who is reportedly considering his options as both RB Leipzig and English Premier League side Ipswich Town circle.

What’s happening with Palacios

Argentine journalist Sebastián Srur reported that RB Leipzig has been monitoring Palacios since at least late July 2026. The interest reportedly intensified following Leipzig’s appointment of Martín Demichelis as head coach, an Argentine connection that could make the transition smoother for a player already established in the Bundesliga.

Palacios, a World Cup winner who recently returned from international duty, has been a key figure in Leverkusen’s midfield. That status means the club is expected to resist any easy departure.

Ipswich Town has also been mentioned as a potential destination, though current reporting suggests Leipzig is the more serious suitor. No concrete offers or financial details have been disclosed by either interested party as of early August 2026.