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VfL Wolfsburg v RB Leipzig - Bundesliga

Bayern back in for Simons after missing out on Wirtz and Williams

Bayern Munich have reportedly reignited their interest in RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons after missing out on Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams. The Bundesliga giants have made an enquiry about the 22-year-old, who wants to leave Leipzig just six months after joining permanently from Paris Saint-Germain. Die Rekordmeister see the former Barcelona star as a key solution to their attacking shortage.

Florian Wirtz Xavi Simons

Frank compares Simons to Wirtz amid playmakers' struggles

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank compared Xavi Simons to Liverpool's Florian Wirtz as the playmakers continue to struggle for form since swapping the Bundesliga for the Premier League in the summer. Simons left RB Leipzig to complete his move to Spurs, while Wirtz joined the Reds from former German champions Bayer Leverkusen as the Merseyside broke the British transfer record at that time.

Frequently asked questions

Bukayo Saka plays as a right winger for Arsenal, using his stronger left foot to cut in from the right flank and shoot on goal. He prefers playing close to the touchline.

Bukayo Saka was born in West London's Ealing district in England.

Bukayo Saka dons the No. 7 jersey for Arsenal in the Premier League.

Bukayo Saka stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He loves to use his ability to invade infield which, along with his low centre of gravity, makes him a terrifying prospect for the opposition defences.

Bukayo Saka weighs 72kg (158 lbs) and is among the best wingers in the world.

Bukayo Saka joined the Arsenal academy in 2008, at the age of seven. This was after playing for the Watford youth teams.

Bukayo Saka is yet to become a parent.

Bukayo Saka is dating Tolami Benson, a senior planning executive for Zenith in London.