Hurdles in the way of Xavi permanent deal

As reported by Bild, RB Leipzig will face several hurdles in their pursuit to secure a permanent deal for Xavi Simons.

Since returning to Leipzig in the summer, Xavi has failed to hit the heights reached last season after injury issues have kept the Dutch international out of action since October. However, the attacking midfielder does feel comfortable in Saxony. 

As reported by Bild, several hurdles are standing in the way of Leipzig when it comes to securing the future of Simons after his loan spell from Paris Saint Germain ends in the summer, the first being interest from clubs across the continent. 

Reports suggest that Liverpool, Manchester United, Inter and Barcelona have all enquired regarding the possibility of securing the 21-year-old’s signature, with all names mentioned carrying the required financial weight.

The next hurdle for RB is an €80m price tag that has previously been deemed unreachable for the German outfit. Potential options have been discussed, including a €50m payment with PSG, then receiving €30m of any future sale. 

On top of this, salary demands close to €15m would heavily stretch the current salary structure of the club.

Talks between the Bundesliga side and Paris Saint Germain are set to take place in the new year. The 21-year-old Dutch international, however, will not be making a decision just yet, with the future of manager Marco Rose playing a part in the decision.