According to the latest report by renowned Sky Sports Germany reporter Plettenberg, Bundesliga powerhouse Red Bull Leipzig has set a transfer fee of 40 to 50 million euros for French defender Simakan. The high price has deterred a number of clubs that have expressed a strong interest in Simakan, and no club has yet been able to reach an agreement with Leipzig on the transfer.
Reports indicate that although a number of clubs in the transfer market have thrown their hats into the ring for Simakan, the high transfer fee has become the biggest obstacle for them to sign the young defender. Among these clubs, Newcastle United and Premier League giants Liverpool have expressed their interest in Simakan, but both sides seem to be still weighing the pros and cons and have failed to make a final decision. Riyadh Victory from Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, are seen as the most likely club to sign Simakan at this stage, and they may be willing to pay the transfer fee demanded by Leipzig.
For Simakan himself, he faces an important decision in his career. At the age of 24, he has already made 122 appearances for Leipzig, scoring 7 goals and dishing out 13 assists, showing a lot of strength and potential. Now he needs to think carefully about his future and decide whether he wants to stay at Leipzig or join a new club to take on a new challenge.
Meanwhile, Leipzig are preparing for the departure of Simakan. They have reportedly looked at young defender Antonio Silva of Portuguese side Benfica as one of the potential replacements for Simakan. The young defender has been performing well in the Portuguese Premier League and is regarded as a future star, and Leipzig are hoping to bring him in quickly to fill the team's vacancy after Simakan's departure.
