Ralf Rangnick believes Julian Nagelsmann's imminent arrival as head coach will further boost RB Leipzig's bid to join the Bundesliga's elite.

Rangnick guided Leipzig to promotion to the top flight in 2016 and then became sporting director as Ralph Hasenhuttl led the club to second and sixth-placed finishes.

Leipzig finished third under Rangnick in the final standings for 2018-19 - behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund - yet he expects they will make further strides when Nagelsmann comes in.

"If we continue a good recruitment policy - getting the right players at the right time and not the wrong ones - because experience has shown how important this is - then we are confident, with Julian, that we can establish ourselves up there.

As Rangnick reverts to a directorial role, one of his first tasks will be to settle the future of star striker Timo Werner, who is approaching the final year of his Leipzig contract.

Rangnick has expressed doubts that the Germany international is set to join Bayern Munich, though, and suggests even the player is unsure of his next move.