Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will compete with Arsenal in the race to sign Dutch attacker Xavi Simons from PSV Eindhoven.
According to a report by Dutch outlet Voetbal Primeur, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to sign Xavi Simons. The two Premier League clubs have joined Arsenal in pursuing the Dutch attacker. Meanwhile, the PSV Eindhoven star is also a target for Paris Saint-Germain, who can re-sign him for a cut-price fee.
Xavi Simons has resurrected his stuttering career since joining PSV Eindhoven from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. The 20-year-old thought he would seek regular first-team minutes at Parc des Princes when he left Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy. But he could not break the ceiling and decided to move to the Netherlands.
Simons’s decision has paid dividends, as he was excellent for PSV this past season. The Dutch attacker amassed 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions. And the youngster’s progress has captured the attention of several high-profile clubs. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are among his prospective suitors.
The former Barcelona trainee has been on Arsenal’s radar for a long time. And the Gunners have decided to step up their efforts to sign him this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to raise the levels in his squad. And while Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka occupy his preferred positions, Simons’s versatility will make him an attractive prospect for Arsenal.
PSG €6m clause for Xavi Simons can be only activated in July (1-31st). 🔴🔵🇳🇱
Paris Saint-Germain are obviously set to trigger the clause for a player worth x8 that value… but Xavi has to decide, he’s the only one with power in this story.
Project/guarantees will be crucial. https://t.co/PG7Ns2Cpfx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2023
As for Manchester United, the Red Devils are in the market for midfield and offensive reinforcements. And with the deal to sign Mason Mount hitting a brick wall, Simons has emerged as a viable target. Meanwhile, the 20-year-old can also be an alternative to Antony on the right flank.
Meanwhile, Tottenham can do with more goal contributions from players not named Harry Kane. In addition, the North London giants need better output from the midfielders. So pursuing Xavi Simons makes sense for Tottenham. But Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham need to be wary of PSG’s buyback clause.
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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that PSG can re-sign the Dutch attacker for just €6 million. And the French champions are ready to trigger that clause to bring him back to Parc des Princes. But the final decision rests with Simons, leaving Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham in with a chance to secure his services.
