RB Leipzig player wages revealed with Man Utd transfer target Nkunku top earner on £130k a week
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Christopher Nkunku leads the way in RB Leipzig’s wage bill. Nkunku enjoyed a stunning season with Leipzig as he amassed a staggering total of 32 goals and 20 assists in 50 matches across all competitions. The striker’s incredible performances earned him interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including United. However, […]
MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Christopher Nkunku leads the way in RB Leipzig’s wage bill.
Nkunku enjoyed a stunning season with Leipzig as he amassed a staggering total of 32 goals and 20 assists in 50 matches across all competitions.
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The striker’s incredible performances earned him interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including United.
However, the France international has signed a two-year contract extension with the Bundesliga outfit until 2026.
And now, the 24-year-old is the club’s top earner as he cashes in a whopping £131,000 per week, according to Bild who revealed the club’s top 10 earners.
Nkunku is followed by Emil Forsberg, who bags £114,000 per week, and Peter Gulacsi, who’s on a weekly £98,000.
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Lukas Klostermann and Andre Silva complete the top five with £90,000 and £87,000 respectively.
Angelino is on £82,000 whereas Dani Olmo, Dominik Szoboszlai and Willi Orban make £74,000.
Benjamin Henrichs completes the top 10 with £65,000 per week.
United kept tabs on Nkunku as new manager Erik ten Hag is looking to rebuild at Old Trafford.
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Ten Hag needs a replacement for Edinson Cavani, who left as a free agent.
The Dutchman is also likely to lose star man Cristiano Ronaldo, who asked to leave Old Trafford if a substantial offer arrives because he wishes to play in the Champions League next season.