After links with Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea previously, save this name for the summer transfer window: Xavi Simons will be one to watch, once again.
And yes, this will be the case according to sources close to RB Leipzig. Despite the agreement signed at the end of January between Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain to sign Xavi on a permanent deal for a package worth over €50m plus several add-ons, with a potential final price of €80m.
We can exclusively report today that Xavi Simons could be on the move in the summer - it’s a concrete and strong possibility.
RB Leipzig Think Xavi Simons is Open to Exit This Summer
He could be available for around £60m
Xavi Simons
One year ago, Leipzig and Bayern were fighting to sign the Dutch gem with 'superstar potential', with Bayern trying until the very end. However, RB Leipzig were able to win the race as Xavi knew the club, while Paris Saint-Germain were only open to a loan move with a buy option clause and the strategy was perfect from the Red Bull group to get the agreement done.
Now, RB Leipzig feel the player could be really open to trying a new experience in the summer and so Xavi Simons could be on the move - there’s a strong chance with several clubs already attentive to the situation.
The feeling from sources close to the process is that Xavi Simons could be available for a fee of around €70-75m (£58-62m) in this transfer window, which is a potential big opportunity for many top clubs who’ve been following Simons’ rise since he was a wonderkid at Barcelona, a gem at PSG before becoming a star at PSV Eindhoven.
Premier League Clubs Well-Informed on Simons Developments
Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all keen
Netherlands' Xavi Simons reacts after scoring a goal that was later disallowed
The same Premier League clubs attentive to Xavi’s situation one year ago, including Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, are still very well-informed on developments around the Dutch talent.
Sources believe the Premier League could be a credible possible destination for Xavi Simons with movement already anticipated for June when several clubs can start exploring new signings for the summer transfer window. Those close to the player are also reminding Simons how the biggest dream of the player would be a return to Barcelona one day, the club where he started his career and somewhere he’d love to succeed in the future.
But Barcelona are already full of top players in the attacking department, so any decision would depend on exits and also on the Financial Fair Play situation, which is currently not clear ahead of the summer transfer window, as a deal for Simons would surely be very expensive.
Premier League Clubs More Likely to be Able to Afford Xavi Simons
He's open to English move despite Barcelona 'dream'
Xavi Simons
The Premier League is another top destination in Xavi Simons’ mind as Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea monitor developments.
Still, the playmaker continues to respect RB Leipzig and is trying to do his best for the club until the very end despite the complicated situation in Bundesliga, with the manager Marco Rose also recently sacked by the management.
Xavi Simons for RB Leipzig in 2024-25 (Bundesliga)
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For English clubs, spending that amount of money would be easier and realistic, so Xavi would keep all doors open also for Premier League clubs despite the Barcelona dream that will always be part of his future plans. Xavi Simons is definitely one to watch this summer. Once again.
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