Liverpool, Man City Monitor PSG Loanee Seen as Kevin De Bruyne’s Successor | OneFootball

The Xavi Simons saga has taken a break after Paris Saint-Germain decided to loan him to RB Leipzig for the 2024-25 season. Throughout the summer, the 21-year-old was linked with moves to big clubs like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Manchester United.

Despite the interest, Simons and PSG opted for a temporary solution, leaving his long-term future to be sorted out in 2025. Still, two clubs might be gearing up to join the race for the talented midfielder.

Earlier this month, Sport Bild journalists Tobi Altschäffl and Christian Falk reported that Bayern Munich club chief Max Eberl is expected to pursue him again next summer.

Nonetheless, the Bavarian side won’t be alone in this venture for the young standout in 2025. Christian Falk reports that Manchester City and Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Simons’ situation.

The Manchester side views the Dutch talent as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. While on loan at RB Leipzig last season, Simons made a strong impression by playing in 43 matches across all competitions.

He scored 10 goals and provided 15 assists, which caught the attention of several Premier League clubs. This season, Simons has appeared in three matches across all competitions while scoring one goal and registering one assist.

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