FC Red Bull Salzburg might soon lose another player to Austria Wien. According to Salzburger Nachrichten, Austria Wien is interested in signing Phillip Verhounig.

What's happening?

The 20-year-old striker Phillip Verhounig belongs to the Red Bull cosmos and played for FC Liefering, FC Red Bull Salzburg's cooperation club, in the 2nd league last season.

Why is this important for FC Red Bull Salzburg?

The possible transfer is likely connected to the already fixed transfer of Abubakr Barry, who left Austria Wien and signed a contract with FC Red Bull Salzburg until 2029.

What comes next?

Verhounig recently made a name for himself with his goal-scoring ability. In the last season, he played 24 games for Liefering, scoring 13 goals and preparing two more. | Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | | 2023/24 | 24 | 13 | 2 |

FC Red Bull Salzburg is currently 2nd in the Bundesliga with 37 points, only 1 point behind the leaders Sturm Graz. | League | Position | Points | Games | | Bundesliga | 2 | 37 | 22 |

The Austrian young striker is two-footed, strong in the air, and has a good presence in the penalty area. He often looks for positions between the lines, but orients himself towards the penalty area and gets chances through timing, runs, and finishing strength.