Brobbey, 19, joined Leipzig from Ajax in summer but has struggled to make an impression in Germany having been limited to only a handful of appearances due to injuries.

Leipzig have also changed coach with Jesse Marsch departing after only four months in charge to be replaced by Domenico Tedesco.

Last season’s runners-up are a disappointing 10th in the Bundesliga going into the winter break and were eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League.