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Claudinho set to join RB Leipzig after Red Bull Bragantino reject Al Ittihad offer

Brazilian forward Claudinho will move to RB Leipzig this summer from sister club Red Bull Bragantino, Goal understands.

The 23-year-old has impressed in his homeland and is set to make the move to Europe in June, with Bragantino hoping for a price of around €12 million (£10.8m/$15m).

Goal understands that RB Leipzig, part of the Red Bull global stable of clubs, are his most likely destination with manager Julien Nagelsmann a big fan of the Brazilian's talents.

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Other clubs have attempted to do a deal for Claudinho, most notably Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, who tabled a €10m (£9m/$12m) bid for the forward.