Overview

• Johan Bakayoko confirmed that a one-to-one conversation with Jürgen Klopp convinced him to join RB Leipzig from PSV Eindhoven.
• The transfer was completed in July for a reported fee of around €22 million (£19 million).
• Klopp is Red Bull’s head of global football, and this was the first transfer window in which he directly influenced Leipzig’s recruitment.
• Everton and Nottingham Forest were among the English clubs linked with Bakayoko before he opted for the Bundesliga move.
• Leipzig begin their league campaign at Bayern Munich on Friday, and Bakayoko says teammate Xavi Simons remains professional despite Chelsea links.