Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu is a target for RB Leipzig.

The Sun says RBL are the frontrunners in the race to land Ampadu on a season-long loan.

The Wales international, 18, stayed behind from Chelsea's pre-season tour in Japan to sort out a deal.

And the German club are looking at offering the teenager regular football next season in Bundesliga and a chance in the Champions League.

Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann is looking to bolster his squad after qualifying for Europe's top competition.

And Ampadu can give him options at centre-back and defensive-midfield.