Arsenal & Man Utd both keen on signing RB Leipzig forward

Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons this summer, according to Sport Bild.

The Netherlands international rejoined Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. He was signed permanently at the turn of the year.

The 22-year-old had a season disrupted by an ankle injury, but he still finished the campaign with 19 goal contributions from 33 appearances.

Sport Bild now claim that Leipzig have opened the door for the Dutchman's exit, but he won't come on the cheap with a price tag of €70 million.

Arsenal and United are among admirers of the former Barcelona graduate, who has the ability to play on either wing or in the number 10 role.

Simons is aware of the increasing interest in his services, but the versatile ace is not expected to force an exit. He will respect Leipzig's decision.

Leipzig won't be playing in Europe next season. They may require a high-profile exit this summer to offset some of the expected losses.