Manchester United are making progress in their pursuit of RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons as the summer transfer window approaches. Simons' desire for a new challenge led Leipzig to reduce his price from €80 million to €59 million to facilitate a potential move.
Recent reports suggest that Liverpool has exited the race for Simons, giving United a clearer path in their pursuit of the Dutch forward. United are actively engaging with Simons, with the Daily Mail reporting that the club is in contact with the player to facilitate a transfer.
United's ability to sign Simons may depend on their success in the UEFA Europa League, with manager Ruben Amorim needing to guide the team to victory to potentially secure the player's transfer. United are currently in the quarter-finals of the competition, facing a crucial second leg against Olympique Lyonnais. Success in the Champions League qualification and convincing Simons to join would be a significant boost for United, especially with potential departures of key players like Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.