Liverpool considering Mohamed Simakan as first summer signing

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According to Sky Sports journalist Philipp Hinze, Liverpool remains interested in RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan as they search for a replacement for Joel Matip before the transfer window closes. Although their interest hasn’t progressed to an advanced or concrete stage, Simakan is still on their shortlist.

Liverpool may face competition from Juventus, with the Serie A club also monitoring the Frenchman. Despite this, Simakan could remain at Leipzig if potential offers don’t meet his expectations. However, after three years at Leipzig, following his 2021 move from Strasbourg on a six-year contract, he’s open to a new challenge.

Leipzig, known for their shrewd transfer dealings, will likely seek to maximize any deal for one of their top assets. Reports suggest they could ask for around €40-€45 million (£34m/$44m-£38m/$50m) for the player, who made 42 appearances last season, scoring three goals and providing four assists.

While no deal is close yet, Simakan’s versatility and proven abilities make him an attractive option for Liverpool. As the transfer window draws to a close, it remains to be seen if Liverpool will take decisive action, especially since they have yet to make any signings this summer.

Mohamed Simakan

Mohamed Simakan

Defender, Midfielder

France

Age: 24

187 cm

kg

This season he played in total 32 times for 2139 minutes for DFB Pokal.

Mohamed Simakan scored 2 goals for RB Leipzig. He procured 3 assists. He received 8 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in DFB Pokal. In the last match RB Leipzig won 4-1 against Rot-Weiss Essen.

RB Leipzig performance and stats

RB Leipzig

Manager: Marco Rose
Top 3 Scorers
This season

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah Ghaly

Forwarder, Midfielder

Egypt

Age: 32

175 cm

71 kg

Season 2024/2025
Played 1 0 Missed
Minutes 90 90.0 Avg
Goals 1 1.0 Avg
Assist 1 1.0 Avg
Attempt 2 2.0 Avg
Passes 33 33.076.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 0 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total once for 90 minutes for Premier League.

Mohamed Salah scored 1 goal for Liverpool. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool won 2-0 against Ipswich Town. The next match in Premier League will be against Brentford.

Liverpool performance and stats

Liverpool

Manager: Arne Slot
Top 3 Scorers
This season

Liverpool is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 3 points.

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 2 goals and conceding 0.​

Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Sunday 25th of August in Liverpool. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.​

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