English press reports revealed today, Saturday, that Liverpool is seriously seeking to sign Dutch star Xavi Simons, the German Leipzig player, during the next summer transfer window, in light of a competition with Manchester United.
Liverpool progress in the race to contract with Simons
According to the English website Cauffside, the Reds in a stronger position than Manchester United in the struggle to include the player, as Liverpool is preparing to make an offer worth 80 million euros to resolve the deal, while United has not shown in preparation for paying this amount.
A remarkable brilliance of Simons with Leipzig
Xavi Simons, 21, is one of the most prominent emerging talents in Europe, where he presented a special season with Leipzig, scoring 8 goals and 5 other makers in 25 games in all competitions.
The Dutch player has the attention of many major clubs, but it seems that Liverpool is closest to his annexation, in light of his desire to strengthen his ranks with a young player who is able to provide a strong addition to the offensive midfield next season.
