A Bundesliga expert has revealed how much Liverpool might need to pay to secure a promising forward from Germany\u2019s top flight, someone they have reportedly been monitoring closely.<\/p>\n
According to a recent report from CaughtOffside, Liverpool are exploring the possibility of signing RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, whose price tag has recently dropped from \u20ac100m (\u00a383.7m).<\/p>\n
Leipzig reportedly acknowledge that they may not be able to keep him long-term, making a transfer more feasible.<\/p>\n
In his latest Fact Files column for The Daily Briefing, journalist Christian Falk provided insight into Simons\u2019 situation.<\/p>\n
While he didn\u2019t mention Liverpool directly, he confirmed that Leipzig could be open to selling the Dutch international if a suitable offer arrives.<\/p>\n
Falk explained that Leipzig are keen to retain Simons, unlike Benjamin Sesko, who has an agreement allowing him to leave if a club meets his valuation.<\/p>\n
However, there is also a gentleman\u2019s agreement with Simons, and given that Leipzig haven\u2019t yet paid the full \u20ac80m in add-ons for his transfer, they are looking to make a profit.<\/p>\n
While an offer below \u20ac60m would likely be rejected, a bid of around \u20ac70m (\u00a359m) could be enough to secure the forward if he decides he\u2019s ready for a Premier League move.<\/p>\n
Manchester City and Manchester United have shown interest, though United\u2019s financial situation makes a move uncertain.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s strong history with Leipzig\u2014having previously signed Naby Keita, Ibrahima Konate, and Dominik Szoboszlai\u2014could work in their favor. However, much will depend on the club\u2019s summer priorities.<\/p>\n
As The Athletic\u2019s James Pearce has pointed out, Liverpool\u2019s transfer budget could largely hinge on the contract situations of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk.<\/p>\n
Simons has been praised by Bayern Munich\u2019s sporting director Christoph Freund as an \u201cexceptional player\u201d with the right mentality to thrive at the highest level. Leipzig manager Marco Rose has also labeled him a \u201cdifference maker.\u201d<\/p>\n
The key question for Liverpool\u2019s recruitment team is whether they see Simons as a priority signing. With a potential price tag of \u20ac70m, it remains to be seen if FSG are willing to fund a move and how strongly they will push for the Dutch star this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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