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Liverpool’s Transfer Gaze Turns to Leipzig Duo

In a summer where Arne Slot’s stock couldn’t be higher, having delivered the Premier League title in his debut season at Liverpool, attention now turns to how the Dutchman will shape his squad in his own image. That transformation may involve two names making waves at RB Leipzig — Xavi Simons and Benjamin Šeško.

As reported by David Lynch in conversation with Dave Davis for Anfield Index, there’s growing interest from Liverpool in both players. Lynch explained: “Liverpool definitely like Simons and that’s one to keep an eye on.” That alone will raise eyebrows among Reds supporters who have watched the midfield evolve but perhaps still see a creative void left by the departures of Philippe Coutinho and, more recently, Roberto Firmino’s deeper link-play presence.

Xavi Simons: Creativity with Purpose

Simons’ reputation precedes him. Once a YouTube sensation and PSG starlet, he has matured into an electric attacking midfielder who contributed significantly for Leipzig this past season. Lynch notes: “There’s a big chance that he leaves Leipzig this summer because of that agreement in his contract, so that is an interesting one.”

For Liverpool, that contractual nuance may offer a rare window. Simons could fit into Slot’s flexible forward-midfield hybrid roles, especially if the club opts for rotation and fluidity across the front five. Still only 21, he brings dribbling flair, vision, and positional intelligence — tools that would surely flourish in a high-tempo, possession-based system.

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Yet there’s always a catch. His role within Slot’s system would require adaptation. Simons isn’t a pressing monster, and whether he could shoulder the defensive responsibility expected of Liverpool midfielders is a valid concern.

Benjamin Šeško: Raw Potential or Risky Project?

While Simons may be a more ‘ready-made’ option, Lynch paints a more cautious picture of Benjamin Šeško, despite the Slovenian’s exciting trajectory: “Sesko is a very, very young forward who has scored a lot of goals in a top-five league so it would be weird for Liverpool to not be watching him.”

Šeško, still just 20, is tall, fast, and already making headlines in the Bundesliga. In many ways, he represents a prototype of the modern forward. But Lynch adds a note of realism: “I’d be really surprised and I’m not sure he is the right route to go down when replacing Darwin Núñez.”

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That’s the critical point. With Darwin Núñez himself still very much a work in progress — his inconsistencies well-documented — bringing in another striker who Lynch describes as “still extremely raw in several aspects of his game” might not be the solution. Liverpool don’t need another development project; they need precision additions to a title-winning side.

Strategic Patience or Missed Opportunity?

Liverpool’s transfer strategy has evolved in recent years. Under Michael Edwards and now Richard Hughes, the Reds have leaned into data-driven scouting and long-term planning. The fact that both Simons and Šeško are on the radar suggests the club remains proactive, even amid success.

But as Lynch wisely observes: “If they want to really nail this signing then I don’t think they’re going to be racing to sign him.” That sentiment captures the careful balancing act Liverpool must now perform — seizing value without undermining stability.

Slot’s first title-winning squad already has quality, but evolution is inevitable. The question is whether Simons and Šeško represent logical progress or an unnecessary gamble. What’s clear is that Liverpool, even in triumph, aren’t resting on their laurels.

Other names like Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike have also been linked with a switch to Anfield.