Transfer Battle Brews as Man City Join Race for Xavi Simons

Manchester City have made a surprise move in the chase for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, with the Dutchman now at the center of a potential transfer tug-of-war between City and Chelsea.

The Premier League champions have turned their attention to the 22-year-old amid growing signs that Brazilian winger Savinho could be heading for the exit this summer. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in talks to sign Savinho, prompting City to search for a dynamic replacement.

According to Mercato, City have reopened lines of communication with super-agent Ali Barat, hoping to tempt Xavi away from Chelsea’s grasp. The Blues have been in discussions with Leipzig for weeks, but no agreement has been reached—leaving the door wide open for Pep Guardiola’s side to pounce.

Opinion:
This has all the makings of a classic summer transfer drama—two Premier League giants vying for one of Europe’s most exciting young talents. For City, Xavi Simons offers versatility, flair, and creativity, the kind of player who could slide seamlessly into Guardiola’s fluid attacking system. Chelsea, meanwhile, are desperate to add midfield spark, and losing him to a direct rival would sting badly.

The real intrigue here is how quickly City moved once Savinho’s departure looked likely. It’s a reminder that in modern football, top clubs don’t just plan for Plan B—they’re already working on Plans C, D, and E before Plan A even leaves the room.

One thing’s for sure: if this turns into a bidding war, we might be in for one of the most entertaining transfer sagas of the summer.