Manchester City Lead Race to Sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons for £60M

Manchester City have taken the lead over rivals Manchester United in the race to sign RB Leipzig’s star attacking midfielder Xavi Simons for a reported £60M, according to GIVEMESPORT.

The 21-year-old Dutch talent, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on April 21, 2025, has been a standout performer in the Bundesliga, attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Arsenal, as noted in recent BBC Sport reports. Simons, with a market value of €70M (Transfermarkt), boasts versatility as a winger or midfielder, a product of Barcelona’s La Masia academy, and a former Paris Saint-Germain player. His dream of returning to Barcelona, as reported by Goal.com, adds intrigue to the transfer saga, but City’s financial muscle and competitive edge in the Premier League could sway the Netherlands international. Simons, who made his national team debut at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scored his first Champions League goal against Red Star Belgrade in 2023, becoming the youngest Dutch player to score and assist in the competition since Arjen Robben.

Fans are buzzing, with some envisioning Simons as a perfect replacement for Kevin De Bruyne at City, while others lament United’s ongoing struggles to attract top talent.