Arsenal and Chelsea discover Xavi Simons 'price tag' as transfer demand received

RB Leipzig have reportedly set a £67.29m price tag on their attacking midfielder Xavi Simons ahead of the summer transfer window opening.

, who has been heavily linked to a host of clubs, including and , only joined the German club permanently in the January transfer window from PSG. The Red Bull team paid £42m for the Dutchman after having him on loan for the first portion of the season.

A serious ankle injury has halted Simons' contributions this campaign, but he has managed to bag ten goals and eight assists for the club. However, Leipzig now know they will finish outside the top four, which would have ensured them football next season.

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There is still a chance of finishing in the qualifying position but they need to better Mainz's result on the final day of the campaign to manage that due to their severely inferior goal difference. With their campaign not going to plan, is already reporting that the focus is on turning their attention to next season and cutting their cloth effectively.

It is understood that Simons wants to be playing Champions League football and will be open to an exit that guarantees that. While the £67.29m price tag is described as 'utopian' by the media outlet, it is believed that RB are only willing to sell if they can make a significant profit.

The demand to be in the Champions League next season likely puts Arsenal ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign The Gunners need just one more point to guarantee their spot in the competition for the 2025/26 campaign.

As for the Blues, their battle is likely to go down to the last day of the Premier League season, as they lost 2-0 to Newcastle at St James' Park. They are still in the top five on goal difference, but both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are breathing down their neck.