Red Bull 'in talks' over buying a FIFTH club to add to Jurgen Klopp's new workload

Red Bull are reportedly looking to expand their football empire by adding a fifth club, following the successful acquisition of Jurgen Klopp.

The German manager, who had been on a break since his departure from Liverpool, has been persuaded back into the game by Red Bull in a new role.

Klopp has committed to a long-term contract as the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, and now the Austrian company is said to be eyeing up French side Paris FC. Despite playing in Ligue 2 and living in the shadow of PSG, Paris FC could soon find themselves under the same umbrella as RB Leipzig.

According to reports from L'Equipe , negotiations have begun between Red Bull and the Arnault family, owners of Louis Vuitton, to purchase the club. Current president Pierre Ferracci is considering his options, with Red Bull expressing interest in a takeover alongside the Arnault family.

Should an agreement be reached, it's expected that Ferracci will retain a 30 percent stake, while Red Bull will take 15 percent and the Arnault family will become majority shareholders with approximately 60 percent.

Red Bull's most successful team to date is RB Leipzig, who have consistently performed well in the Bundesliga and made it to the Champions League semi-finals in 2020. However, their ownership of the club has not been without controversy, causing upset among many German football fans.

Jurgen Klopp has ruffled some feathers back at his old stomping ground, Borussia Dortmund, by joining forces with Red Bull. Despite securing legendary status with two Bundesliga titles, some of the Dortmund faithful feel betrayed by this move.

The energy drink conglomerate is synonymous with football talent discovery, much like how Erling Haaland emerged at Red Bull Salzburg and the branding extends to New York Red Bulls in the MLS.

Speaking about his fresh challenge that kicks off on January 1, Klopp expressed his enthusiasm: "After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this. The role may have changed but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not."