The Xavi Simons saga has taken a break after Paris Saint-Germain decided to loan him to RB Leipzig for the 2024-25 season. Nonetheless, one former player believes Manchester United must win this race.
This month, journalist Christian Falk shared that Manchester City and Liverpool closely monitor Simons’ situation. Over the summer, the rising star drew interest from significant clubs like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Manchester United, making for a potentially competitive chase for his signature.
Falk noted in his Friday column that the Dutch managers at Liverpool and Manchester United could play a crucial role in winning these sweepstakes.
“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.”
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has praised Xavi Simons’ development and believes he would be a great addition to the new Ineos project at Old Trafford.
“I think Manchester United should target Xavi Simons,” Saha said (h/t Stretty News). “I really like him and he’s the sort of player that could have a huge impact at the club. He showed up during Euro 2024, and I think he provides a great option in transition in midfield as well as creating chances for his teammates.
“There aren’t many players in that bracket. Dani Olmo at Barcelona is another one. I definitely think Simons has the capacity to be a success if he did end up at United.”
While on loan at RB Leipzig last season, Simons made a strong impression by playing in 43 matches across all competitions. He scored 10 goals and provided 15 assists, which caught the attention of several Premier League clubs.
This season, Simons has appeared in five matches across all competitions while scoring one goal and registering one assist.
