Arne Slot Claim Explains Liverpool Interest in €55M-Rated Man Utd Target With PSG Clause | OneFootball

PSG sold Xavi Simons to RB Leipzig earlier this year, and the move has since sparked strong interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Leipzig paid €80 million for Simons, with €55 million paid upfront. The Dutch midfielder signed a contract running through June 2027. Romano also noted the presence of a sell-on clause tied to the initial agreement.

With the summer transfer window approaching, speculation around Simons’ future is picking up. A previous report from CaughtOffside claimed Manchester United may be leading the race to sign him, ahead of Manchester City.

Liverpool coach Arne Slot is driving interest in former PSG ace

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TEAMtalk reported on Tuesday, citing sources, that Liverpool are among the clubs keen on a summer deal for Simons, who has played as a left-winger and attacking midfielder this season.

Moreover, the report claims that Simons ticks numerous boxes for Arne Slot’s side, and there is a growing belief he is Premier League-bound. The feeling is also mutual with Slot as he is a fan of the 22-year-old.

TEAMtalk reports, citing sources, that Slot is an admirer of Simons’s technical quality and maturity, qualities honed during his breakout spell at PSV and Leipzig.

Empire of the Kop recently reported that Liverpool are preparing an opening bid of around €60 million ($67.8 million) for the Netherlands international playmaker, as Arne Slot aims to boost his attack for next season.

However, despite Slot’s desire to make this player his first summer signing, the offer will likely fall short. RB Leipzig are reportedly holding out for closer to €80 million ($90.4 million).