Big News! Manchester United ready to pay 80 million for Xavi Simons

Manchester United is looking to improve its squad to regain the lost competitiveness in the 2025-26 season, especially in the Premier League, where the team has not even managed to stay in European competition spots. Under the guidance of Rúben Amorim, the 'red devils' are exploring options to strengthen their attack and Xavi Simons is one of the players on their radar.

According to 'BILD', RB Leipzig has valued Simons at approximately 80 million euros, an amount that United would be willing to pay to secure his signing. In addition to 'Man U', Liverpool has also shown interest in signing the Dutch player, which could create a battle between both clubs for his acquisition.

Although Manchester United is willing to invest in Simons, the club will need to sell some of its current players to afford the transfer cost. The 21-year-old midfielder has a contract until June 2027 and his market value has already reached 80 'million'.

Leipzig is willing to listen to offers for Xavi Simons

Xavi Simons' performance at RB Leipzig has been disappointing in the 2024-25 season. Despite being considered a key player and earning a salary of 13 million euros gross, the Amsterdam native has faced criticism for his attitude and performance on the field.

So far, Simons has scored 7 goals and provided 4 assists in 18 Bundesliga appearances this season, which represents a significant decline compared to his performance in the 23-24 season (8 goals and 12 assists in 34 league matches).

In this regard, the German press has highlighted his "ego" as a problem, noting that he considers himself an undisputed starter and that his behavior is difficult to manage for his teammates and the coaching staff. In addition, the club has had a very inconsistent season, sitting in fifth place in the Bundesliga, three points away from the 'Champions zone'.