CaughtOffside reported Saturday that Simons is available for around €60 million this summer and is open to a move to the Premier League, according to sources.
Early discussions have already begun regarding a potential switch to London, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all being explored as possible destinations for the Netherlands international.
Romano reported Friday that Chelsea and Arsenal are among the clubs closely monitoring Xavi Simons this summer.
Simons is expected to leave Leipzig—a decision that’s been clear since May—and several top Premier League sides are well aware of the situation. That said, no formal offers or negotiations have taken place yet. As for Barcelona, Romano says there’s currently nothing concrete happening on that front.
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