Manchester United are weighing up a move for Xavi Simons in the summer; however, RB Leipzig’s €80 million asking price might be an issue.
According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United are extremely interested in pursuing a deal for Xavi Simons in the summer. RB Leipzig are set to demand at least €80 million for the Dutch playmaker, something that can pose an issue for the Red Devils, as they may have to sell some of their players for this deal.
RB Leipzig took advantage of PSG’s issues with loaning players in January and agreed on a permanent transfer for Xavi Simons. Considering the 21-year-old only signed a deal until 2027, it’s a massive hint that the Bundesliga side will likely sell him in the summer for better value.
RB Leipzig had quoted €80-90 million to suitors, and they will seek at least that to make a decent profit from the whole operation. In any case, Simons seems destined for a big move in the summer, with the Premier League looking increasingly like his destination given the level of interest being generated from England.
Liverpool are ready to pay big for Xavi Simons as he is viewed as a big target ahead of the summer, as Arne Slot could see his compatriot replacing Mohamed Salah to an extent. Others like Manchester City have viewed him as a target as well as Arsenal in the past.
Manchester United have also watched the Dutchman in action, and now the Red Devils are extremely interested in making a move in the summer. The €80 million-rated Bundesliga playmaker’s price tag represents a huge problem for the Premier League giants, as they might have to sell before they can make a bid for the Dutchman.
Manchester United will have to sell before signing Xavi Simons
The Red Devils are in a precarious financial position as indicated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe in a recent interview. Widespread reports are stating Manchester United may have to sell before they can have fluid spending power in the upcoming window, which will see some of their current players depart.
Reports state that Manchester United could potentially offload stars like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. The sale of the duo would make a lot of sense from a financial standpoint given their homegrown status which will see the club register their sale money as ‘pure profit’.
