Xavi Simons is beginning to make serious decisions about his future after a season that changed everything.
The Dutch international, once a rising talent at Barcelona’s La Masia and later at PSG has grown into a powerful attacking force during his time with RB Leipzig.
After scoring 21 goals across two seasons, he was expected to continue building at Leipzig, especially after the club paid £43m [$57m] to sign him permanently from Paris in January and tied him until 2027.
The move was seen as a strong show of faith, with the club fully backing him as part of their long-term plans.
But with Leipzig failing to qualify for European football, it has made the situation complicated.
According to German outlet Bild, Simons agent- Ali Barat, who was also named as Best Agent at the 2023 Golden Boy awards is expected to approach Premier League sides to find a suitable move for the 22-year-old.
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Simons has already said no to Bayern Munich and has shown no interest in returning to Paris.
The Dutch star has not publicly confirmed any club as his next destination but according to multiple reports several big clubs are monitoring his situation.
According to Fabrizio Romano, both Arsenal and Chelsea have shown interest in the star.
Chelsea and Arsenal monitor Xavi Simons situation
The Blues are considering Simons as a potential replacement for Christopher Nkunku, who is expected to leave this summer.
If Nkunku exits, Enzo Marseca may act fast to sign the Dutch international after having already signed Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens and reportedly wants one more attacking option who can offer versatility.
The Gunners move for Simons may depend on what happens with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
If either leaves, Simons could become a priority, and while the Mikel Arteta’s side are also in talks for Eberechi Eze, they won’t rule out Simons, especially considering his double digits goals for Leipzig across two seasons.
Simons is valued at £60m [$80m], and despite having a contract for two more years, Leipzig are expected to sell if a strong offer arrives.
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