Xavi Simons Set to Leave RB Leipzig as Premier League Giants Circle

Xavi Simons is likely to leave RB Leipzig this summer, with Chelsea and Arsenal among the clubs interested in the Dutch star. Simons wants to move on, and his transfer fee could be under €70 million, which makes him one of the most wanted players right now according to recent reports.

WHY XAVI SIMONS WANTS TO LEAVE

Simons made his intentions known since May after RB Leipzig failed to qualify for the Champions League by finishing seventh in the Bundesliga last season as confirmed by reports. The Dutch international joined Leipzig in January 2025 and quickly became a key player, but the club’s disappointing campaign has pushed him to seek new challenges.

Leipzig agreed to sign Simons from Paris Saint-Germain for a record fee, and he is now contracted until 2027. Both the player and the club appear open to a move this summer, especially with Premier League teams monitoring the situation closely.

WHO WANTS HIM AND WHY

Chelsea and Arsenal both want Simons, and Bayern Munich is also interested. Chelsea sees Simons as a versatile player who can fill multiple attacking roles, as they need more creativity and goals in attack. For Arsenal, Simons offers top-level talent without a huge price, as Leipzig’s price is under €70 million according to recent reports. Leipzig wants to sell him to the Premier League to maximize their profits.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE TEAMS INVOLVED

Leipzig hopes to use the funds from Simons’ sale to rebuild after their seventh-place Bundesliga finish last season. Chelsea believes Simons could help them push for a title challenge after finishing last season in 4th place.

Arsenal aims to close the gap at the top by bringing in young stars like Simons. They want to be at the top after finishing just behind Liverpool last season. Leipzig’s first Bundesliga match of the new season will be against Bayern Munich, while Chelsea kick off their campaign against Crystal Palace, and Arsenal will play Manchester United in their opening fixture. Simons’ transfer could significantly boost any club that signs him.