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Tom Hamilton
Netherlands forward Xavi Simons is expected to complete a permanent move to RB Leipzig for a deal in the region of €50 million ($52m) plus significant add-ons, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Simons, 21, has been on loan at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain since last season and is set to complete his permanent move before the transfer deadline.
He is set to sign a contract through to 2027 and the deal could be worth up to €75-80m with add-ons.
The Dutch international is regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe and has already impressed at Leipzig.
While an ankle injury put him out of action for part of the season, he has scored five goals in 17 games so far this term with four assists.
Simons spent the 2022-23 season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, but has been on loan at Leipzig for the past season and a half.
He has played 24 times for the national team, scoring three goals and registering three assists.