Liverpool Eye Xavi Simons as £60m Midfield Star Nears Summer Exit — Nunez Set for Sale in Slot’s Squad Overhaul

Liverpool Monitoring Xavi Simons as Potential Summer Opportunity Amidst Bigger Transfer Priorities

Xavi Simons holds a phone hand to his hear in front of Liverpool club crest.

Midfield additions aren’t a top priority for Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, this summer, with more pressing concerns likely to be found in defense and attack depending on how key situations unfold.

Chief among them are the looming contract expiry of Trent Alexander-Arnold and the increasing possibility of Mohamed Salah calling time on his Anfield chapter in June 2025. Both scenarios could force major reinvestment in the backline and forward positions.

However, Liverpool is understood to be open to opportunistic signings—and Xavi Simons could be one such case.

Xavi Simons points at something in the distance at Woerthersee Stadion.

Liverpool Keeping Tabs on RB Leipzig Starlet

According to Christian Falk (BILD), RB Leipzig are open to parting ways with the 21-year-old Dutch international, with Premier League giants Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City all keeping a close eye on the situation.

Simons, who only just made his permanent move to Leipzig, could become available for a reported fee in the £58.5m–£66.9m range.

Stats Suggest a High-Ceiling Attacking Threat

While Simons ranks only in the 25th percentile for pass completion among midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues (via FBref), his offensive output is elite:

In short, he’s an explosive creative outlet who thrives on advancing play and breaking lines—exactly the type of profile Liverpool have valued in recent years.

A Strategic Fit or Luxury Signing?

With Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk already forming part of a strong Dutch presence at Liverpool, Simons could slot in well culturally and tactically. Still, given Liverpool’s likely need to prioritize other areas, any move would depend on outgoings, price flexibility, or a surprise market opening.

For now, Simons is one to watch closely—a possible future Red if the stars align just right.