Xavi Simons: Premier League giants told transfer 'looking likely' for RB Leipzig ace

Robin Bairner

Updated: 7 Feb 2025 12:29 GMT
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Manchester United, Liverpool and a host of Premier League suitors have been told the transfer position of Xavi Simons are rumours build that the RB Leipzig playmaker will be heading to the Premier League in the summer.

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Simons completed what was on paper a permanent move to the Bundesliga club in January for €50 million from PSG.

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Xavi Simons

AM (C), M (L)

RB Leipzig

Xavi Simons

AM (C), M (L)

RB Leipzig

12

Games
4

Goals
2

Assists

As one of the most productive creative midfielders in Europe over the course of the last 18 months, the 21-year-old Netherlands international is expected to be on the move again in the summer, with Leipzig seeking to cash in on one of the hottest prospects in the game.

Christian Falk confirmed that Simons’ situation is fluid and that the door is open for England’s biggest clubs to make a move.

Xavi Simons to make summer move

“It’s looking likely that Leipzig will sell Xavi Simons in the summer transfer window,” he told Caught Offside.

“It was a little bit surprising that Leipzig committed to a permanent deal with Simons. At the beginning, they didn’t think they’d get this chance, but they did it for €50m, which isn’t a lot for this kind of player. His contract, of course, isn’t that long, running just until 2027.

“So, you see, his stock is rising! Leipzig are thinking they have signed a player for €50m who has the potential to be an €80m player, so they could earn a lot of money on a potential sale. I’m sure there’s a gentleman’s agreement or a release clause, which would see Simons sold in the summer.

“Liverpool are interested, as are Manchester City and Manchester United. Xavi Simons won’t stay at Leipzig for his whole career – but everyone already knows that! Leipzig had the chance because PSG were happy to sell as they can’t loan so many players in Europe (they’re only allowed six).

“It’s great news for Leipzig, as they’ve brought in another high-quality player, and if he has to leave, they can now earn a lot of money. Good deal!”

PSG retain a sell-on clause for Simons, who has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €69.8m, highlighting the value RB Leipzig have got on this deal.