Vincent Kompany may finally get his Xavi Simons transfer wish on one condition | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany could at long last get his Xavi Simons wish, but only if the player is affordable.

Christian Falk reports that the Dutch international is not the highest-rated name on Bayern Munich’s summer transfer shortlist.

However, a potential Tottenham relegation, coupled with a lowering of the attacking midfielder’s valuation, could tempt potential suitors from Germany.

Xavi Simons would have to be cheap for Bayern to consider

Fans may remember that both Kompany and Bayern chief Max Eberl were attracted to the prospect of bringing Simons to Munich in the summer.

In the end, however, Uli Hoeneß put a stop to any such hopes, citing the need for the club to promote from within rather than splash an exorbitant amount of cash.

“It’s a question worth asking in terms of whether someone like Xavi Simons would appeal if Tottenham were to be relegated this season,” Falk exclusively informed CF Bayern Insider.

“Vincent Kompany and Max Eberl both like the player. However, he was simply too expensive to sign from RB Leipzig last summer. Uli Hoeneß, the former president of Bayern Munich (but still part of the supervisory board), shared a nice story about this particular topic. We knew Kompany paid a visit to Tegernsee (an hour away from Munich), where Hoeneß lives, along with Christoph Freund, the sporting director. They were asking permission to sign Simons. However, Uli Hoeneß simply said you can’t sign Simons, but you can have some apple pie!”

“This summer, we have to see! Xavi Simons has to be really cheap for Bayern to even consider it. In the meantime, there are a few other names on the shortlist that are more highly rated. Of course, if FC Bayern can’t sign their top options and Simons is affordable, then perhaps this could be an option. But not for the moment.”

It’s an intervention that keen observers would point out has worked in Bayern’s favour.

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Both Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof have emerged as strong contenders for a regular starting berth in the first-XI.

* Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof’s stats across all competitions in 2025/26

Would their opportunities have been curtailed by the availability of a technician like Simons?

Tottenham could be forced into Simons sale

Time is running out for Roberto De Zerbi’s relegation battlers.

Tottenham sit two points outside of safety (on goal difference), with five games to go in the 2025/26 Premier League season.

And the simple fact of the matter is that a good chunk of their elite stars simply won’t wish to hack life in England’s second-tier should the unthinkable happen.

In which case, Bayern may yet have competition for Xavi Simons’ signature either way – and for good reason!

* Xavi Simons’ stats in the 2025/26 Premier League season (Fotmob)

He’s been largely unable to show his best this season in north London, but we’ve seen plenty of flashes of brilliance to entice some of Europe’s elite clubs.

Take, for instance, Simons’ two-goal display against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Or his goal and assist against Brighton that came painfully close to taking Spurs out of the relegation zone.

There’s a player there for whoever wants to take a punt.