Xavi Simons’ future will probably be settled in 2025, with a permanent transfer likely on the horizon for the Paris Saint-Germain loanee. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided the latest regarding the 21-year-old.
Earlier this month, journalist Christian Falk revealed that Manchester City and Liverpool are closely monitoring Simons’ situation. Over the summer, the young talent had already drawn interest from major clubs like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Manchester United, setting the stage for a highly competitive race for his signature.
In his Friday column, Falk pointed out that the Dutch managers at Liverpool and Manchester United could play a key role in winning these sweepstakes, potentially giving their clubs an edge in the battle for Simons.
“Xavi Simons also has the same clubs interested in him,” Falk informed CaughtOffside’s The Daily Briefing. “Liverpool have a coach who can speak the same language. There’s a Dutch coach also present at Manchester United. So, these offer huge chances for either club.
“United and Liverpool were interested in the player historically, but also Manchester City are in the race and he would be a perfect fit for Pep Guardiola’s system.
“He’s more likely to go to the Premier League than [Florian] Wirtz. Along with [Jamal] Musiala, there could very well be three transfer jewels on the market next year.”
Romano shared his information on this file in his latest Daily Briefing column for CaughtOffside.
“One of the players being considered around Europe in the summer was, for sure, Xavi Simons,” Romano wrote. “He’s always been in the media, and there have always been rumors.
“I always told you ‘Leipzig, Leipzig, Leipzig’ in the summer because they were pushing, and in the end the player decided to continue in Germany to give Leipzig an opportunity to win titles. In summer 25 he will formally return to PSG but remember this; the expectation is still for Xavi Simons to try something different.
“It’d be a pure guess job at the moment as no club has planned anything for him but, for sure, top clubs will keep monitoring his progress at Leipzig.I’m sure there’s a good chance for Xavi to leave PSG on a permanent transfer in 2025, but it’s not something already agreed with Liverpool or any other club.”
Last season, while on loan at RB Leipzig, Simons impressed by playing in 43 matches across all competitions, racking up 10 goals and 15 assists. His performances drew the attention of several Premier League clubs.
So far this season, Simons has featured in five matches, contributing one goal and one assist.
