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Bayern back in for Xavi Simons! Harry Kane and Co switch focus to RB Leipzig star after missing out on Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams

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<p>Bayern Munich have officially approached RB Leipzig over a possible deal for Simons, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6421034/2025/07/09/bayern-munich-transfers-xavi-simons/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The 22-year-old has informed Leipzig of his intention to leave this summer despite only joining in January. Though talks have not yet begun, Bayern are weighing their next move following setbacks in the transfer market.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Simons is seen as a versatile solution after Bayern Munich failed to land <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/bayern-munich-florian-wirtz-rejection-offering-salary-liverpool-vincent-kompany-bayer-leverkusen-arne-slot/blt226332340d5994f1" target="_blank">Wirtz</a> or <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nico-williams-u-turn-barcelona-target-ten-year-contract-athletic-club-release-clause-increase/blt051633fd201bea2d" target="_blank">Williams</a>, who were the Bavarians' top targets this summer. With Jamal Musiala injured and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/leroy-sane-reflects-five-intense-years-bayern-munich-farewell-message-galatasaray-signing-mobbed-fans-airport-landing-istanbul/blt60c5b26862638e03" target="_blank">Leroy Sane</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/thomas-frank-completes-first-tottenham-signing-permanent-mathys-tel-bayern-munich/blte769a916ab789be6" target="_blank">Mathys Tel</a> having left the club, Bayern's attacking depth has thinned. The Dutchman could fill multiple roles in Vincent Kompany's system for the 2025/26 campaign.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Injuries limited Simons' playing time last season, but he still recorded 11 goals and eight assists. Across two years in Germany, he has racked up 44 goal contributions in 76 games.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Bayern are expected to open formal negotiations with Leipzig in the coming days. With the player eager to leave, Bayern could try to strike a deal before pre-season kicks off. Leipzig, however, may demand a fee close to or above the €50 million (£43m) they paid to Paris Saint-Germain in January.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN?

Bayern back in for Xavi Simons! Harry Kane and Co switch focus to RB Leipzig star after missing out on Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams | Goal.com

Bayern Munich have reportedly reignited their interest in RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons after missing out on Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams. The Bundesliga giants have made an enquiry about the 22-year-old, who wants to leave Leipzig just six months after joining permanently from Paris Saint-Germain. Die Rekordmeister see the former Barcelona star as a key solution to their attacking shortage.

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