90min reports on Manchester City's interest in signing RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. Manchester City are keen on reinforcing this summer, with RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons singled out as Kevin De Bruyne's ideal replacement. The Dutchman would likely cost more than €100m (£83m).

Xavi Simons was sold permanently by Paris Saint-Germain to RB Leipzig this winter for 50 million euros with an additional 31 million euros in difficult bonuses. However, he might leave RB Leipzig at the end of the season due to interest from Premier League clubs. Manchester City is one of the interested clubs and is not afraid to offer 80 million euros.

Xavi Simons has a handshake agreement with RB Leipzig's management that allows for discussions if a satisfactory offer comes in. If RB Leipzig fails to qualify for the Champions League, they might sell him to cover financial shortfalls. A move to a top club like Manchester City at the season's end is possible under this agreement.

Manchester City are interested in Xavi Simons as they face uncertainties regarding the long-term futures of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva. RB Leipzig are open to selling Simons for a profit after acquiring him from PSG for £42 million.

Liverpool and Manchester City are vying for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons. However, RB Leipzig is keen to keep the midfielder and has tasked Jürgen Klopp with convincing Simons to stay.

Xavi Simons is seen as a possible successor to Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City. He is currently on loan at RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, with a contract at PSG until mid-2027. BILD-reporter Christian Falk predicts that the transfer market could heat up for Simons next year.