RB Leipzig: Xavi Simons' departure sealed before deadline day?

RB Leipzig: Xavi Simons' departure sealed before deadline day?

On August 28, 2025, RB Leipzig finds itself in a critical phase of the transfer market as the team has to release players by deadline day next Monday. The sale of Xavi Simons (22) is at the top of the priority list. The talented Dutchman, who only moved to Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million in January, is not currently training with the team and has reached London with the club's permission to discuss a possible move. Coach Ole Werner confirmed that Simons has been seconded for contract negotiations, but remains under contract and is officially released "until further notice" while the situation is clarified.

At the same time, there is concrete interest from London: Tottenham Hotspur has made an initial offer for Simons. According to reports from Picture The offer is initially at 60 million euros, with the possibility of rising to 70 million euros if all bonuses are achieved. RB Leipzig is examining the offer, but an agreement is still pending. Olivier Werner highlights the need to develop a clear strategy for squad replenishment if Simons is indeed sold. In this context, Liverpool's Harvey Elliott (22) is considered a preferred replacement player, with the Reds seeking a buyback option for him.

Environment and meaning of the change

The curiosity about Simons only increases as he has made 33 appearances for Leipzig, in which he contributed 11 goals and 8 assists, despite an injury that cost him 15 games. His path began at Barcelona's renowned La Masia Academy before moving to PSG in 2019 and then being loaned out to PSV Eindhoven, where he impressed in the 2022/23 season with 22 goals and 11 assists. Interestingly, Tottenham, led by coach Thomas Frank, have also made unsuccessful attempts to sign other players such as Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze in the past, although they are now banking on Simons to expand their attacking options.

Before the upcoming home game against Heidenheim, the situation surrounding Xavi Simons remains tense. Should he leave the club, Leipzig would still insist on an appropriate transfer fee in order to reorganize the team in the best possible way. Further complicating the situation given Chelsea's recent interest in Simons, a rumor leaves open the possibility that other clubs may also try to secure this talented player.

Simons' development and his search for the ideal position in a team that has a specific style of play for the central attacking role remains notorious. Although he has played 28 international matches for the Dutch national team so far, the upcoming decision about his further commitment to RB Leipzig will be crucial for his career.