RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons has caught the attention of Manchester City, as reported by El Nacional. The source indicates that City’s head coach Pep Guardiola sees the 21-year-old Dutch player as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne.
The German club is open to selling the player for over 100 million euros, even though Simons only joined Leipzig from PSG in January for 80 million euros.
Guardiola is looking for a player to refresh his midfield, and Simons fits this role perfectly with his technical skills, field vision, and ability to create attacking opportunities. Despite his recent transfer, Leipzig may consider selling the player for a significant financial return.
This season, Simons has played 19 matches, scored five goals, and provided four assists. Transfermarkt currently estimates him at 80 million euros.
