Bayern back in for Xavi Simons! Harry Kane and Co switch focus to RB Leipzig star after missing out on Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams

Bayern Munich have officially approached RB Leipzig over a possible deal for Simons, according to The Athletic. The 22-year-old has informed Leipzig of his intention to leave this summer despite only joining in January. Though talks have not yet begun, Bayern are weighing their next move following setbacks in the transfer market.

Simons is seen as a versatile solution after Bayern Munich failed to land Wirtz or Williams, who were the Bavarians' top targets this summer. With Jamal Musiala injured and Leroy Sane and Mathys Tel having left the club, Bayern's attacking depth has thinned. The Dutchman could fill multiple roles in Vincent Kompany's system for the 2025/26 campaign.

Injuries limited Simons' playing time last season, but he still recorded 11 goals and eight assists. Across two years in Germany, he has racked up 44 goal contributions in 76 games.

Bayern are expected to open formal negotiations with Leipzig in the coming days. With the player eager to leave, Bayern could try to strike a deal before pre-season kicks off. Leipzig, however, may demand a fee close to or above the €50 million (£43m) they paid to Paris Saint-Germain in January.