Media watchLiverpool 'discover' Xavi Simons price tag as Premier League transfer battle emerges

The attacking midfielder remains linked with Liverpool closing in on the summer window should Arne Slot deem extra creativity and flair a necessary addition to his Premier League-winning squad.

Simons, who has been heavily linked to a host of Premier League clubs including Liverpool plus rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United only joined the German club permanently in the January transfer window from Paris Saint-Germain.

Leipzig paid £42m for the 21-year-old after having him on loan for the previous 18 months.

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