Manchester United have reportedly offered €135 million to bring RB Leipzig’s dynamic midfielder Xavi Simons to Old Trafford this summer.
Amorim Eyes Xavi Simons to Fix Midfield Puzzle
🚨 👀 Xavi Simons has emerged as a target for Man Utd this summer.
They have maintained contact over the player who is one of options.
He has also been followed by Bayern and Man City, while Liverpool have also watched Leipzig consistently this season.
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Ruben Amorim has had a tough time getting his 3-4-2-1 formation to click at Man Utd since taking over from Erik ten Hag. His system relies upon two attacking midfield players who are good on the ball and intelligent when in confined spaces. Bruno Fernandes, Utd’s primary playmaker, is moving deeper to support in the midfield. But, that move has hurt the team’s attacking bite.
With Rashford and Sancho out on loan, and strikers Hojlund and Zirkzee failing to fire consistently, the Red Devils are desperate for a creative spark. That’s where Xavi Simons comes in. The Dutch international has done well at RB Leipzig. He has slick control, quick bursts into the box, and killer final pass. That is exactly what Utd need to bring back the goals.
€135M Offer Signals United’s Big Ambition
According to Spanish source Fichajes, Utd have tabled a massive €135 million offer for Simons. This will break the club’s transfer record. Reports suggest Leipzig are looking for something closer to €80 million. United’s aggressive move shows how serious they are about landing the 22-year-old.
Amorim is a big fan of the youngster. He fits the mould of a proper No. 10 in his setup. With Amad Diallo excelling as a right wing-back and Fernandes stuck in a deeper role, Xavi could be the missing link in United’s attack.
Still, other European giants including Liverpool are circling. And financial fair play rules are putting pressure on United’s spending. So, it is to be seen whether or not the Red Devils can finalize the deal. However, the Red Devils are going all out to rebuild, and Simons is at the heart of that plan.
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