May 14th 2024.
The French football club, Paris Saint-Germain, is reportedly considering selling one of their young players, Xavi Simons, during the upcoming summer transfer window. It is said that both Arsenal and Barcelona are interested in signing him and are willing to compete for his signature.
Simons, who is 21 years old, started his football journey at Barcelona's academy before moving to PSG in 2019. However, he was sold to PSV in 2022, with PSG including a buy-back clause in the deal. After a successful season at PSV, PSG exercised their buy-back option and immediately loaned him out to RB Leipzig.
During his loan spell at Leipzig, Simons has once again proved his talent, scoring seven goals and providing 11 assists in 31 appearances in the Bundesliga. He also had a good run in the Champions League, scoring two goals and assisting twice. He is expected to play a key role for the Netherlands in the upcoming Euro tournament.
With PSG star Kylian Mbappe leaving the club on a free transfer, Simons was expected to return to PSG to fill the void. However, it seems that PSG is open to selling him, with Barcelona, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich all showing interest in him. According to sources, PSG is willing to consider offers for around €60 million.
Barcelona, being Simons' former club, has discussed a potential deal and sees him as a perfect fit for their team. However, they are limited by La Liga's strict financial fair play rules and would need to sell a player first. This gives an advantage to Arsenal and Bayern, who have the financial capability to meet PSG's asking price.
While PSG is happy to have Simons back in their squad, they are also open to cashing in on him if they receive a suitable offer. Simons himself has expressed his desire to have his future resolved before the Euros and does not want to be loaned out again.
At Leipzig, Simons has mostly played as an attacking central midfielder, but he is also capable of playing on the flanks. This versatility could be beneficial for Arsenal, who are looking for cover and competition in multiple positions. Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in signing a new right winger to ease the load on young star Bukayo Saka and also as a backup for captain Martin Odegaard.
The transfer window is still a few months away, but it seems that the race for Simons' signature is already heating up. Whoever ends up signing him will have a talented young player who has the potential to make a big impact in the future.
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