Manchester City are still keeping a close eye on Xavi Simons – a player Pep Guardiola wanted to buy from PSG over the summer.
That is according to 90min.
So, what was written about Xavi Simons and Manchester City? Let’s take a look…
What’s the story?
Well, the Netherlands international is a phenomenal talent – to say the least.
PSG activated their £5m buyback clause on Simons after he enjoyed a truly stunning 2022/23 campaign at PSV Eindhoven, scoring 22 goals while also providing 12 assists across all competitions.
The French giants then decided to send the Dutchman on loan to RB Leipzig this season, where he has continued to shine with three goals and four assists in nine appearances.
90min believe Manchester City tried to sign Simons this summer before it became clear that PSG were going to trigger his £5m buyback clause, while Barcelona also expressed an interest.
Guardiola will – of course – be able to get a first hand account of the PSG academy graduate in Group G of the UEFA Champions League, as Manchester City prepare to play RB Leipzig twice.
Manchester City will struggle to sign Xavi Simons
By the sounds of it, PSG hold very high hopes for the 20-year-old, and have no intention of letting him depart again after the 2023/24 campaign.
90min believe RB Leipzig have even asked about keeping Simons, but PSG told the German side that any permanent deal is highly unlikely to happen.
The French giants have adopted a fresh policy of signing Europe’s best young talents, such as Randal Kolo Muani, Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos, with the Amsterdam-born prodigy seen as a vital part of the future at the Parc des Princes.
Therefore, we will be very surprised if Manchester City manage to sign Simons in 2024.
Nevertheless, stranger things have happened in football, so be sure to keep an eye on this situation.
