After missing out on Nico Williams, Barcelona continue to stumble around the summer transfer market in search of a big-name signing, with a top attacker their clear priority.
Without many resources due to an economic tug-of-war with LaLiga, Barcelona are keen to excite fans with the signing of former academy player Xavi Simons.
The forward is estimated to cost around 70 million euros, something the Catalan giants are unlikely to be able to afford.
His price tag makes the deal an almost impossible dream, but that hasn't stopped Barcelona from sending Deco to meet with the player's agents in order to test the waters.
According to Sport, it has been made clear that Simons wants to leave Leipzig, but no agreement has yet been reached.
One potential stumbling block is that the Dutchman also has firm proposals from the English Premier League.
In addition, last week, Mundo Deportivo reported that Bayern Munich are considering him as a possible replacement for the injured Jamal Musiala.