Manchester United press for loan signing of Xavi Simons from PSG
According to the latest reports in Spain, Manchester United are very keen to sign Paris Saint-Germain youngster Xavi Simons this summer. The Dutch attacking midfielder is currently on loan at RB Leipzig and is expected to return to France at the end of this season.
Simons started his youth career with CD Thader in 2008. After staying there for 2 years, he signed for Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy in 2010. He spent 9 years with the Blaugrana until 2019, his most long stay in youth club, before joining the youth team. at PSG.
The young Dutchman was promoted to the senior team in the 2021-22 season, making 6 appearances in Ligue 1 for the first team. In June 2022, he signed for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, where he played a season with spectacular statistics of 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances (stats via Transfermarkt).
In July 2023, the 21-year-old joined the Parisians on a four-year contract, with the club triggering the buyout clause in his contract with PSV. Immediately after being re-signed, he was loaned to RB Leipzig. He had a brilliant season with the Bundesliga club, scoring 10 goals and 15 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions (Stats via Transfermarkt).
The Dutch midfielder is expected to return to Paris at the end of his loan this summer. Now, according to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo (via One Football), Manchester United are very interested in loaning Xavi Simons for the upcoming season.
The Red Devils ended the 2023-24 campaign on a high note, having won the FA Cup by beating Manchester City. But the 20-time English champions had a horrible season, finishing 8th in the table. They have planned a major squad overhaul as they look to integrate quality young talent into their squad.
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Xavi Simons continues to attract interest from Barcelona, ​​Leipzig, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United. pic.twitter.com/sfBL6WfBtE– Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) May 28, 2024
United only have Bruno Fernandes as their sole creator and the inability to produce enough chances in the Portuguese’s absence is clear evidence of this. Erik ten Hag needs a replacement with creative traits, who can act as an alternative and play alongside Bruno to take sole responsibility for the game.
The 21-year-old had a splendid 2023-24 season at RB Leipzig. He is naturally a central attacking midfielder, but he is also productive in wide attacking positions, as he showed at the Bundesliga club. The youngster was successful on both wings, while also contributing three goals as an attacking midfielder.
However, United are not the only club interested in the PSG star. The English team faces competition from major European clubs like Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Chelsea, Newcastle United and especially Barcelona. It will therefore not be an easy fight for the Red Devils.
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The report claims that Paris Saint-Germain are ready to send the youngster out on loan for another season. The Red Devils are determined to bring the attacking midfielder to Old Trafford next season, but he is not interested in playing in the Premier League. According to the report, he is more inclined to join his former club Barcelona.
The Netherlands international will only consider other options if the Catalan club fail to sign him due to the ongoing Financial Fair Play crisis. PSG can get a high price for the midfielder, considering his current market value of around £51-59 million, but the Ligue 1 side do not want to sell him permanently.
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So let’s see what the 21-year-old’s next destination will be. Manchester United are looking for young people and Xavi Simons meets the requirements perfectly and has great potential. A loan deal will be economically viable for the Red Devils, while also having a creative player in their ranks.
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