According to a report by Give Me Sport, Xavi Simons is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The RB Leipzig playmaker is also a target for Manchester City, with the Premier League champions having an advantage in the battle. Meanwhile, the Bundesliga giants will demand over £60 million to part ways with the Dutch playmaker.
Xavi Simons has landed on his feet since his first spell with Paris Saint-Germain ended. The Dutchman was exceptional in his only campaign with PSV Eindhoven before RB Leipzig signed him on loan in July 2023. The Bundesliga club complete the permanent deal for him in the winter transfer window.
While the 21-year-old has struggled with fitness issues in the last two seasons, he has been a productive playmaker for RB Leipzig. Simons has contributed to 16 goals in less than 2,500 minutes of game time across 29 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, the Dutch playmaker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing Simons, with Manchester City and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the youngster will cover over £60 million.
Manchester City’s interest in Xavi Simons makes sense. The Premier League champions are scouring the market for a central attacking midfielder heading into the summer transfer window as they prepare to part ways with Kevin De Bruyne. So, Simons has emerged as a viable target for Manchester City.
As for Manchester United, Ruben Amorim needs more creativity and goalscoring prowess in the final third in the coming months. So, Simons has emerged as a target for the Red Devils, and they are ready to launch the offensive to land him. However, it is unclear if Manchester United will cough up over £60 million to secure the Dutchman’s services.
The report has pointed to Manchester City having the advantage in the race to sign Simons from RB Leipzig. So, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United can beat Manchester City to his signature in the summer transfer window.
