Liverpool, England — Liverpool don dey ramp up their interest in RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, sources wey talk to CaughtOffside reveal.
The 21-year-old Netherlands international go cost around €80 million dis summer, as Leipzig don reduce their initial €100 million asking price for am. Simons don shine for Leipzig, but di Bundesliga club never plan to keep am for long-term use. Now, e be like say dem go fit cash in on Simons dis summer, with Liverpool one of di clubs wey dey show interest.
According to reports, Manchester City still dey monitor di situation, and Bayern Munich also don attempt to sign Simons before when he choose Leipzig over dem. Dis year, Bayern fit come back with another offer for di player. As Liverpool dey make moves to reinforce their squad, di availability of Simons don catch dem eyes.
Liverpool’s determination to bring Simons to Anfield reflect di strategic plans of Arne Slot, their new coach. Dem get to face competition from City and United, but Liverpool dey confident say dem fit win dis chase for Simons.
Simons dey show promise as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who dey near di end of him contract. Di Dutchman fit play for many attacking roles — from di wings to di number 10 position, which fit suit Arne Slot’s tactical vision.
“Liverpool are checking on Simons’ availability,” one source confirm. “E dey a clear signal of their intent for di summer transfer market,” dem add.
Simons don score seven goals and provide five assists in 18 Bundesliga appearances dis season, make im stand out among di elite clubs. But, Liverpool fans go wonder whether dis move fit make sense, considering Salah’s influence on di team.
Despite di excitement about signing Simons, di club’s priority suppose still be to retain di services of Salah, who dey crucial to Liverpool’s title chase. A move for Simons might be seen as securing a future asset, but can he handle di pressure to fill Salah’s shoes?
Simons dey highly rated, but Liverpool need to make sure dem no go spend heavily on a player wey still dey find his feet in di Premier League.
Sources suggest other teams like Manchester United gonna face financial struggles to secure Simons, as dem dey mindful of their budget. Christian Falk, football journalist, mention say any offer for Simons go need to exceed €50 million for any club to stand a chance.
“Simons dey impressive, but him no dey at world-class level yet,” Falk talk. “E no clear if dia clubs like City or United go fit muster di cash to meet Leipzig’s demands now,” he add.
As di transfer market dey open, di tussle for Xavi Simons go be one of di major stories to watch. Liverpool dey position themselves to make a big splash, but dem fit need to consider if dis investment go yield power and results under Arne Slot’s coaching.
