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Mar 2, 2025, 07:13 PM ET

Liverpool are leading Manchester United in the race for RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons, while Newcastle are open to offers for Nick Pope.

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Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly battling it out to sign Xavi Simons. Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS

- Liverpool are ahead of Manchester United in the race for RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, according to the Daily Star.

Manchester City have also made an enquiry for Simons, who could be signed for an offer in the region of £80 million.

- Newcastle United are prepared to accept an offer of between £10m and £15m for goalkeeper Nick Pope, reports Football Insider.

(Suddeutsche Zeitung)

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- Manchester United are open to a player-exchange deal involving Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund.

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