After being the 'eye of the storm' last summer, the name of Xavi Simons is set to be back in the spotlight in the 2025 transfer market. Currently on loan at RB Leipzig, the Dutchman will have to return to Paris Saint-Germain in July due to the contract that binds him to the French club until 2027.
However, the Parisians may not count on the player for the future and are looking for a permanent exit for him. Although the Red Bulls want to retain him, the major clubs on the continent, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid among them, are closely following him as he is one of the most promising talents at just 21 years old.
Liverpool, a major rival of Barça and Madrid in the bidding
Despite both the Catalans and the Madridistas being the two heavyweights in the race for Simons, the reality is that the interest from both institutions is far from concrete, and the Premier League is already pushing for his signing. Specifically, it would be Liverpool that is most insistent on acquiring him, as Arne Slot has marked him as a priority to strengthen their attack.
According to 'CaughtOffside', the 'reds' coach wants to have his compatriot in his squad at all costs and they appear as the favorites to seal the deal. The PSG would demand 80 million euros for his transfer, a figure that seems prohibitive for the 'scousers', but if they do the math right, they could afford it for next summer. The saga is starting to take shape.