Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Xavi Simons is reportedly prepared to decide on Barcelona as his most well-liked subsequent transfer, regardless of additionally being linked with different prime golf equipment reminiscent of Arsenal.
Fabrizio Romano not too long ago informed CaughtOffside that Arsenal monitored Simons final yr, however it appears there’s nothing new occurring with the Gunners proper now.
On prime of that, it appears the younger Dutchman, who’s at the moment on mortgage at RB Leipzig, solely has eyes for Barca, as he’s ready to make it clear to PSG that that’s the place he desires to go subsequent, based on Mundo Deportivo.
Simons had a spell at Barcelona as a teenager earlier in his profession, and it appears he’s now keen to return there, the place he could really feel he has unfinished enterprise.
It’s not clear why the 21-year-old can’t appear to get extra of a look-in at PSG, nevertheless, as he’s regarded massively spectacular in his spells away from the membership, and like he’s absolutely already ok to make an impression on the Parc des Princes.
Xavi Simons switch: Arsenal transfer would have been thrilling
It will definitely have been nice to see such a prime expertise coming to play within the Premier League for a giant identify like Arsenal, however plainly’s not on the agenda for now.
In fact, the north London giants in all probability produce other positions they may do with strengthening extra, as they want an elite goal-scorer of their ranks and maybe extra depth within the defensive positions.
Arsenal may also really feel that in the event that they make adjustments in midfield, it could be wiser to speculate vital cash in a extra defensive-minded participant than Simons, who would arguably simply provide one thing much like Martin Odegaard.
Simons may need extra of a key position to play at Barcelona, so it will likely be fascinating if this deal finally ends up materialising, or if PSG finally resolve they’d wish to ship him some other place as a substitute of to a possible Champions League rival.
