The Dutch midfielder is in the sights of a large premier League team.
Newcastle United is determined to make Xavi Simons one of his leading figures for next season. The English club is preparing an offer of around 70 million euros in order to recruit the young Dutchman from the RB Leipzig, who was one of the most remarkable players in the Bundesliga in the last season.
Constant progression
Its profile corresponds perfectly to the ambition of the Magpies project, which seek to raise their level of competitiveness both in the Premier League and Champions League. Simons has been shining since his arrival in Germany, and his performances during the 2024/25 season confirmed his progression as one of the strongest hopes in European football.
With 11 goals and 8 assists in 33 games, the attacking midfielder has established himself as a constant threat on the offensive front and aroused the interest of several large clubs on the continent. Newcastle wants to get ahead of everyone and position himself as the priority destination for the footballer.
Newcastle wants to recruit Simons and … Nusa
At the same time, the Tyneside club also closely followed Antonio Nusa, the Norwegian winger who made a good impression in his first season with Leipzig. Although he was not regular, his imbalance and his ability to make assists have earned him a certain notoriety.
The German club, however, will not facilitate the departure of one or the other of the two players without a convincing offer: the total amount would be around 100 million euros.
The sports management of Newcastle assesses each movement with precision. The departure of Miguel Almirón has left an impossible vacuum to fill, and the bet on Simons reflects the desire to replace it with a quality and future player.
