Georginio Rutter sidelined by Hoffenheim amid reports of interest from Leeds

Georginio Rutter, right, is reportedly on Leeds’ list of January targets (Donall Farmer/PA)

Hoffenheim have announced in-demand forward Georginio Rutter will not take part in full training or play in a friendly for the club amid reports linking him with a transfer to Leeds.

The France Under-21 international has registered 11 goals and eight assists across 64 appearances since joining the Bundesliga side from Rennes in 2021.