Bayern’s summer plan for Xavi Simons revealed | OneFootball

Bayern Munich remain active in the market for attacking reinforcements, and their interest in Xavi Simons has come into sharper focus as transfer talks heat up this summer. According to Bavarian Football Works, citing reporting from Sport Bild, both Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl and new head coach Vincent Kompany hold Simons in high regard and see him as a player capable of making an immediate impact.

Simons, the Dutch international, spent last season at RB Leipzig, where his versatility stood out—able to feature effectively both in attacking midfield and out wide. With RB Leipzig open to selling the 21-year-old, the asking price is believed to be between €60 million and €70 million, although there is speculation that the fee may be negotiated down to as low as €50 million.

Despite their admiration for Simons, Bayern are not placing him at the very top of their summer wishlist. He is regarded as a potential alternative to other priority targets: Nick Woltemade and Luis Díaz. Should either of those pursuits collapse, Bayern may pivot to Simons, viewing him as a strong option to strengthen their attacking options due to his adaptability and technical profile.

The club’s hierarchy is conducting its recruitment strategy amid a backdrop of financial discipline and careful squad planning, as evidenced by their patient yet firm negotiations with Liverpool over Díaz. Recent reports indicate that Bayern are strictly monitoring spending this window, which could influence how aggressively they pursue Simons if other deals prove unattainable or too costly.

For Leipzig, a sale of Simons could be on the table if Bayern meet their valuation. The transfer would be in line with Leipzig’s business model, though the Bundesliga runners-up are reportedly holding out for a competitive offer that matches the player’s importance to their squad.

As Bayern push to refresh their squad under Kompany, Simons represents a blend of youth and Bundesliga experience that appeals to the club’s sporting vision. His proven ability to operate in multiple attacking roles provides flexibility, matching Bayern’s desire for versatile attacking depth. However, for now, much depends on how talks develop with their primary targets—and how the broader transfer market unfolds in the coming weeks.