Newcastle United’s reported interest in RB Leipzig midfielder Nicolas Seiwald remains live as of 17 September 2026. Sky Sports journalist Philipp Hinze’s original report of contact between the two clubs has not been contradicted, and the Austrian’s profile at St James’ Park has only grown since the story first broke last month.
Updated: Newcastle United Contact RB Leipzig for Nicolas Seiwald
According to Sky Sports journalist Philipp Hinze, Newcastle have made contact with RB Leipzig regarding Seiwald. That claim, first reported in our original report on Seiwald, still stands as the most concrete public information on the club’s interest.
No fee has been agreed between the two clubs, and there is no suggestion that personal terms have been discussed with the player. The update, at this stage, is one of confirmed contact rather than a deal in progress.
Matthias Jaissle’s Existing Connection to Nicolas Seiwald
Matthias Jaissle knows Seiwald well. The two worked together for 91 matches across spells at FC Liefering and RB Salzburg, giving the Newcastle manager direct knowledge of the midfielder’s game before any formal move takes shape.
That relationship echoes the club’s summer business. Defender Amar Dedic arrived at Newcastle to complete a transfer from Benfica having played 52 games under Jaissle at the same two Austrian clubs. Seiwald’s larger sample size under Jaissle points to an even deeper working knowledge between manager and player.
Have Newcastle United Enquired About RB Leipzig Midfielder Nicolas Seiwald?
Yes. Sky Sports journalist Philipp Hinze reported that Newcastle made contact with RB Leipzig over the 25-year-old, though the report stops short of confirming any bid, agreed fee or personal terms.
Seiwald has made 105 appearances for RB Leipzig since joining the club in 2023, establishing himself as a regular in their midfield. He offers Newcastle a proven Bundesliga operator who is already familiar to the club’s head coach, which explains why his name has surfaced as a target rather than a speculative punt.
What Happens Next in Newcastle United’s Midfield Pursuit
Jaissle replaced Eddie Howe as Newcastle manager, a change confirmed through official club channels rather than reported speculation. Since taking charge, he has faced the task of rebuilding a midfield that lost both Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali during the summer.
Those two departures left an obvious gap in Newcastle’s engine room, and Seiwald’s profile as a ball-winning, progressive midfielder fits the kind of player Jaissle is thought to be assessing. His familiarity with the manager’s coaching methods could shorten any settling-in period compared with a target arriving cold.
Newcastle’s transfer business this year has not been confined to midfield. The club have also been credited with interest in defensive transfer targets, suggesting a squad rebuild that stretches across more than one position under the new manager.
That approach fits a pattern supporters have seen before at St James’ Park, where recruitment has often followed a clear plan rather than reactive spending. Our earlier look at Newcastle transfer strategy under the club’s ownership set out that longer-term thinking, and the interest in Seiwald reads as part of the same continuity.
For now, the position is unchanged from Hinze’s original report: contact has been made, but nothing beyond that has been confirmed. Supporters should expect further reporting as the transfer window moves closer to its close, with any concrete progress on fee or terms likely to come from the same Sky Sports sourcing that broke the initial story.
