Liverpool could lose by signing one of their transfer goals as they pursued Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wiltz.
The Reds are adding creativity to their teams after winning the Premier League title.
This summer, watching the club lose Trent Alexander Arnold, manager Arne Slot is about to add more creative players to his side.
The Merseyside Club is involved in a talk to sign Bayer Leberkusen’s Wirtz, which is expected to be a record-breaking signature for the club.
However, their attention and focus on Wirtz could mean losing on another target, which is RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.
Chelsea leads Zabi Simons race
Chelsea emerged as a front runner to sign midfielder Zavi Simons during the offensive RB Leipzig, and overtaked Liverpool in pursuit of the Netherlands international, according to builds reported by Fassball remittances.
Having scored 11 goals during the 2024-25 season and provided eight assists in the Bundesliga, Simons has attracted interest from several top European clubs.
Initially, Liverpool was keen to secure Simons’ services, but their focus shifted to Wilz in Leverkusen, which is reportedly set to join the Reds in a record £126 million deal.
With Liverpool focused on finalizing Wirtz’s transfer, Chelsea are poised to take advantage of the opportunity to bring Simons to Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool may face a retreat in the transfer
Simons’ versatility and creativity make him an attractive outlook for Chelsea, and they want to sign him this summer with their rival Liverpool.
Manager Enzo Maresca, who competed in the Champions League next season, wants to attack the signature and add depth and quality to his side.
In addition to his interest in Simons, Bruce is aiming for the move of Rodrigo, a volatile Real Madrid star at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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