Man Utd and Chelsea step up interest for RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons but hurdle remains

According to Sport, via Sport Witness, United and Chelsea have recently held meetings with Simons' entourage to discuss a possible move, with the attacking midfielder eager to exit Leipzig this summer. Another option for the Dutchman is reportedly Bayern Munich, too.

However, the Spanish publication adds that United, Chelsea, and Bayern are not keen on paying Simons' high price tag, which is rumoured to be around €70 million (£60m). That is said to have put off Barcelona, who cannot afford the 22-year-old.

Simons, who only signed for Leipzig permanently earlier this year after repeated loan spells from Paris Saint-Germain, seems unlikely to join Chelsea and United as the former have a lot of attacking options and the latter are pursuing Bryan Mbeumo after signing Matheus Cunha.

Simons is still likely to leave Leipzig ahead of next season as the German team failed to secure European football for the 2025/26 campaign. But it remains to be seen where the Netherlands international will head to next.